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Ida Laymon Obituary

MATTOON -- Ida Mae Laymon, 74, of Mattoon, passed away at 5:55 a.m. Monday, October 2, 2006 at her residence. Funeral services honoring her life will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday at the Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home with Carl Lamoreaux officiating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from Noon to 2:00 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Ida Mae Laymon was born March 12, 1932 at Arcola, Illinois, a daughter of Charles and Minnie Lawrence Key. She married Donald E. Laymon who preceded her in death in 1997. Surviving are her children, Brian Laymon and fiancé Lori, Laurel Zachow and Phillip Laymon all of Mattoon; brothers, Frank Key of Montrose, Charles Key of New Mexico, Arthur Key of Humboldt and Richard Key of Arcola. She also leaves sisters, Norma Schreib of Arcola, Wilma Price and Charlotte Simpson both of Mattoon; grandchildren, Thomas Zachow and Amber Zachow of Mattoon and Mathew Laymon of Mississippi. A brother and one sister preceded her in death. Ida retired in 1988 after thirty six years employment with General Electric. Her spare time could easily be consumed working in her flower garden or solving puzzles. She dearly treasured time spent with her children and grandchildren. Please visit www.mitchell-jerdan.com to light a virtual candle or share a memory with the family.
Published by Journal Gazette & Times-Courier on Oct. 3, 2006.

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lisa owens

October 23, 2006

To: Ida Mae's family, I am so sorry
to hear. I was at Rachel's funeral when I heard. I remember your mom
smiling at me everytime I would see her. She was most likely wondering too herself, what's that little Gwinn girl doing now. Just know I am thinking of your family at this time. Lisa Gwinn Owens

Joyce Douglas/Seitz

October 4, 2006

So sorry to hear about Ida Mae's passing. She was one of my clasmates and very dear to all in our class. Bless all of the family and may He strengthen all of you at this time.

Myra Coy

October 4, 2006

So sorry. Former High School classmate, Myra Strader Coy

kerry sego

October 3, 2006

sorry to hear of your loss

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