Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
Alice Drury Obituary
Alice Hammann Tostberg Drury
CARLINVILLE - Alice Hammann Tostberg Drury passed away November 21, 2010 at Carlinville Rehab and HC in Carlinville. She was 88 years of age. She was born December 28, 1921 in Carlinville, the daughter of Herbert and Hulda Young Hammann. She married Joseph Tostberg September 25, 1948, and he passed away May 30, 1978. Years later, she married William J. Drury on August 18, 1988, who passed away March 15, 2002. Alice was a 1939 graduate of Carlinville High School and she worked as a secretary for the State of Illinois, Macoupin County Sherriff's Dept., and the US Dept. of Agriculture. She was a lifelong member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ, a charter member of the Carlinville School Foundation, 4-H and FFA. Over 50 years of her life was dedicated to the Macoupin County Fair and Agriculture Association where she received numerous awards for her efforts. She was preceded in death by both husbands and 3 brothers, Warren, Herbert Jr. and Leonard Hammann.
Visitation from 4-7, Tues. Nov. 23, 2010 at Heinz Funeral Home. Service at 10am, Wed. Nov. 24, 2010 at St. Paul's United Church of Christ. Burial following at New Calvary Cemetery in Carlinville. Alice is survived by 1 sister Betty Kessinger of Carlinville, and many beloved nieces and nephews. Memorials to St. Paul's UCC, Carlinville Food Pantry, Macoupin County Fair Board.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Alice Drury
2 Entries
Susy Woods
November 24, 2010
Alice made the county fair what it was for so many years when our kids were in 4-H. She will be missed by many....but what a great legacy she leaves. Susy and David Woods
Shannon Damm
November 23, 2010
My deepest sympathy to the family of Alice. I know she was loved by many. I only knew Alice for a short time, but she always made me smile. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Showing 1 - 2 of 2 results
Make a Donation
in Alice Drury's name
Memorial Events
for Alice Drury
How to support Alice's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Alice Drury's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
