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Mary Elson Obituary
Devoted homemaker and swimmer
PEORIA - Mary Elizabeth Elson, 101, a resident of Apostolic Christian Skylines, passed away at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 3, 2010, at Proctor Hospital in Peoria.
She was born Feb. 11, 1909, in Galesburg to the late Robert Earl and Wilhelmina (Meireis) Asher. She graduated from Peoria High School in 1926 and attended the Bradley University business program. On Nov. 30, 1929, she married John Warner Elson, who preceded her in death on March 18, 1989.
Her daughter, Sallie Jean Heller; one son-in-law, Arnold Heller; and one brother, Charles Leroy Asher, also preceded her in death.
She is survived by her two sons, R.W. "Rob" Elson of Peoria and John "Jack" (Anne) Elson of Sidney, Ohio; seven grandchildren, Paul (Cindy) Heller of Scottsdale, Ariz., Kimberly Elson of Sidney, Ohio, Courtney Elson of Columbus, Ohio, and Laurie (Tim) Moore, Nicolas Elson, Rosemary (Mark) Skinner and Christy (Andreas) Pabon, all of Peoria; and 11 great-grandchildren.
Mary was a devoted homemaker who provided a warm and supportive environment for her three children and grandchildren.
She enjoyed dancing and playing golf in her early years and continued her interest in swimming into her 90s.
She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, where she was active in the women's club. She was also involved with Kings Daughters, Pi Beta Phi and the IVY Club for many years.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, March 8, 2010, at The Wilton Mortuary in Peoria. Visitation will be one hour prior to the services at the mortuary. Burial will be in Parkview Cemetery in Peoria.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.thewiltonmortuary.com.
Memorials may be made to Apostolic Christian Skylines, 7023 NE Skyline Drive, Peoria, IL 61614-2295.
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elaine cohen
March 10, 2010
dear laurie and paul.....i can't believe how long she outlived your mom and dad.....i think of them often. those were the good old days....hope you and your families are thriving. someday hopefully maybe we will meet again.......love elaine (loewenstein) cohen.....3453 e.via paloma torcaz,tucson az, 85718
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March 8, 2010
Jack Elson & family,
Our thoughts are with you on this day. Please accept our sincerest condolences on the passing of your mother. Wish we could be there this morning. God Bless you and your family.
Gayle Deynzer
for the Mechanical Engineering Faculty
Linda Forsberg
March 8, 2010
Dear Cousins,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Aunt Dit enjoyed a blessing of long life. When Chuck told me that she recounted the story of "Ditter" and "Bubber" on her 101st birthday, I had a picture of Dad wondering when she was going to join them. My love to you all.
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