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Isabelle Long Obituary
Born: May 24, 1925 in East Grove Twp., IL
Died: March 24, 2025 in Dixon, IL
Isabelle A. Long age 99 of Dixon died surronded by her family Monday March 24, 2025 at Heritage Square in Dixon. She was born May 24, 1925 in East Grove Twp. Lee County the daughter of Edmund and Anna (Harvey) Downey. Isabelle was a school teacher and taught for 2 years in country schools and for 21 years at St Mary Grade School in Dixon. She was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Dixon where she was a Eucharistic Minister, a member and past president of the Catholic Women's Club, and a member of the Ministry of Compassion. She was also a member of St Lucy Chapter of NAIM and volunteered with Meals on Wheels. She served as a Democratic Election Judge for 52 years.
Isabelle married Edward B. Long June 14, 1947 in Maytown. He preceded her in death Oct. 31, 1999. She was also preceded in death by a grandson Patrick Wolfe, son in law Brent Shelton, sisters Mary Evelyn Downey, Frances Wallace, Eileen Coomes and brothers John, Edmund, Harold, Joseph, and Robert Downey.
Isabelle is survived by five daughters Mary Shelton, of St John, MI, Rita (Ray) Martinez of Fontana, WI, Ellen (Michael) Hetland of Chicago, Martha (Keith) Wolfe of Winchester, VA, Joan (Brad Andreozzi) Long of Stevensville, MI, one son James Long of Athens, GA, 10 grandchildren Daniel Morgridge, Benjamin (Veronica) Morgridge, Matthew (Renata) Hetland, Kristen (Rob) Tressler, Eric (Lindsay) Hetland, Lara Martinez, Adam Martinez, Sarah Wolfe, Tyler (Whitney) Long, Elliott (Katie) Long and 10 great grandchilden. She is also survived by one brother Steve (Karen) Downey of Polo and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be on Friday March 28, 2025 from 4:00 to 8:00 PM at the Holloway Center at St Patrick Catholic Church with the Rosary at 8:00 PM.
Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday March 29, 2025 at 11:30 AM at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Dixon. A luncheon will follow Mass at the Holloway Center with burial following the lunch at Holy Cross Cemetery in Harmon. A memorial has been established to St Mary's School. Arrangements by the Jones Funeral Home in Dixon, online condolences can be left at www.thejonesfh.com
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Linda McEndree Jackson
March 28, 2025
My very deepest condolences to Isabelle's family. I have many fond memories of her. May she rest in peace with her family members.
Garry Ortgiesen
March 27, 2025
I was a young student at Duis School a country school where Mrs Long would substitute for Gertrude Nelson. All students were so blessed to have her. It was a joy to see her as she was expecting a child, possibly her first. She later was a lifetime friend with my wife Katie and me. We loved her!
Walt Lillyman
March 25, 2025
Belle was my grade school teacher for many years at St Mary's. I remember she was so kind, helpful and wise. Belle will be missed!
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