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Published by Jones Mortuary - Colchester on Oct. 11, 2017.

Elva was born on January 14, 1926 and passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2017. Elva was a resident of Macomb, Illinois at the time of passing. She attended Western Illinois University, Valedictorian of her 1943 Colchester High School Class, received the D.A.R. in 1943, She was a member of the, New London Tri T Women, McDonough County Home Bureau, and the McDonough County Farm Bureau. Services will be 12 Noon Friday, October 13, 2017, at the Jones Mortuary in Colchester, with Rev. Jim Clayton. Visitation with the family will be from 10 A.M. to 12 Noon Friday at the Funeral Home. Burial will be at Mt. Auburn Cemetery in Colchester.

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