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Nellie DEPPE Obituary
MT. PULASKI, IL - Nellie J. Deppe, 93, passed away at 9:55 p.m. on Nov. 21, 2015, at Bickford Senior Living Center in Springfield, Ill.
Nellie was born July 31, 1922, in Tuscaloosa, Ala., the daughter of Howard and Naomi Edgeworth Johnson. She was united in marriage to William "Bernard" Deppe on Dec. 2, 1944, in Mississippi City, Miss. He preceded her in death on March 18, 2013.
Surviving Nellie are her three childrenL Sylvia Buker of Mobile, Ala., James K. (Carolyn) Deppe of Virginia, Ill., and Clint (Diane) Deppe of Mt. Pulaski, Ill.; her nine grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren; and ten great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, two grandsons, her son-in-law, Danny, and six siblings.
Nellie enjoyed playing golf, traveling, shopping, playing softball, bowling, and rooting for her Cardinals. She loved to sell antiques and was a riveter on airplanes in Gulfport, Miss., during WWII.
A Graveside Service will be held at 11a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2015, at Ashland City Cemetery in Ashland, Ill.
Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015, at Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home in Mt. Pulaski.
Memorial donations may be made in Nellie's name to: Mt. Pulaski American Legion Post #477.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Connie Bier
November 24, 2015
Jim, Clint, Sylvia, and your whole family - I am so very sorry for the loss of your mother. She will be so sadly missed by all who knew her including me. Tonya & Tiphanie will miss their grandmother terribly...my condolences and prayers go out to the whole family. Connie
Lynell Schoening
November 24, 2015
The memories are so vivid in my mind as we shared so many through the years. Our sympathy is extended to all, especially Sylvia, my friend. God bless you all in this time. Steve and Lynell
Wendy Arent
November 24, 2015
Clint,
So sorry about your Mom passing. We will see you this week.
November 24, 2015
Hi Sylvia,
So sorry to hear your Mom has passed away. I have many fond memories of visiting your farm home when we were growing up in the Ashland area. May God grant you peace and comfort during this difficult time in your family's life. Hoping to see you at our 55 class reunion in May.
Helen Edwards Cox
Eldon Becker
November 24, 2015
Clint we were so sorry to learn of the passing of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Eldon and Linda
Kenin Edwards
November 23, 2015
Jim, your mom is home now with your dad. You have our deepest condolences.
Michael Page
November 23, 2015
I am sorry for your loss. May GOD give you peace and comfort.
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