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Fern Dodd Obituary
LOAMI - Fern Eileen Dodd, 79, of Loami, died Friday evening, July 25, 2008, at Memorial Medical Center.
She was born Feb. 6, 1929, in Cotton Hill Township near New City. Her parents were Gussie Earl and Emma Ruth Danks Edwards; they preceded her in death as did her son, Gregory Eugene Dodd; brothers, John, Adrian, Earl Charles Edwards; and sisters, Thelma Funderburk, Elsie Grant and Beulah Edwards.
She married Loren "Bud" Dodd Oct. 5, 1951, and helped him with farming and bookkeeping for 50 years. They opened their hearts and their home to many children over the years. Fern graduated from Ball Township High School and Memorial Hospital School of Nursing (1950) and worked at Memorial Medical Center until 1964. She used her nursing skills in the Loami community, helping family and friends regain their health. Fern also enjoyed her flower and vegetable gardens and her many house plants.
Survivors include her husband; daughter, Carla (husband, William) Broderick; granddaughter, Courtney; great-grandchildren, Kyra and Mason, all of Springfield; sisters, Ada (husband, Reverend Robert) Kessler of Winona Lake, Ind., and Gladys Shipman of Loami; brothers, Dean Edwards of Rochester and Franklin (wife, Celeste) Edwards of Rantoul; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Mrs. Dodd was a member of the Loami United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday School and Bible School. Her hobbies included refinishing furniture and genealogy. She was very active in the Loami community in home extension, as a founder of the Loami Food Pantry, Holiday Food Basket program and Fourth of July celebrations. She and her husband were honored as the parade marshals for the 2001 Fourth of July parade in Loami.
Her family will greet friends from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, July 28, 2008, at Staab Polk Memorial Home, 201 S. Main St., Illinois 4, Chatham. Mrs. Dodd will lie in state from 9 a.m. until time of the funeral at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 29, 2008, at Loami United Methodist Church, 112 Coley St., Loami with the Rev. Donald Peck officiating.
Burial will follow at Campbell Cemetery in Loami.
For those who wish, memorial gifts may be made to the Loami United Methodist Church or the Loami Food Pantry.
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for Fern Dodd
Keith Meiers
July 21, 2019
I still think of Fern often in my sleep she was like my mother. I do miss her deeply.
Judy Butler
August 2, 2008
Dear Bud, Carla and Family.... I am so sorry I missed the services for Fern. I was shocked and saddened to read of her passing and want you to know that you will be in my thoughts and prayers. May the Holy Spirit bring comfort to each of you in special ways.
Richard (Dick) Hall
August 2, 2008
Bud, Carla and families, friends and neighbors,
Fern was my angel watching over me after a car accident many years ago. Now she is an angel watching over all of us. She joined my brother that we lost Jan 21, 2008. He also was born on a 6th day of February. Prayers with all of you.
Debbie Bromley Benge
August 1, 2008
Bud,Carla,Glady and families,
I just heard of Fern's passing. I am in shock. Fern was such a wonderful careing person. We stayed with them a few times when we came back visiting. My boys still remember going with Bud to feed the calf with a bottle. I am sorry I missed the funeral. Prayers and thoughts for all of you. I will be in touch.
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Connie Lowe
July 31, 2008
Carla, Courtney & Family: I am so sorry to know of your loss of your mother and grandmother. I met Fern one time at Courtney's baby shower. She was such a lovely and happy lady. I am glad I had the chance to meet her. My prayers are with you all through this time and know Fern is in her well-deserved place in Heaven with God.
Ann Lettner
July 29, 2008
Bud and Carla; I am sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you. Fern was a wonderful person and important person in my life. I missed her and Gladys a lot after I left Loami.
Ruth Anne Bowman
July 29, 2008
Carla and Uncle Bud, She is an exemplar of the ministry of the baptized. Her twin professions of faith and science will continue to serve her family and community, in the same way I watched your home steadily expand over the years. We remain in awe of the way, a few days after a reunion, she duplicated it at New Salem for our 1987 visit. What a remarkable "Child of Ruth Edwards" and a true Edwards Heir. RIP, Aunt Fern.
Susan Farley
July 29, 2008
Carla, So sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. Please give our condolences to your dad. You have our deepest sympathy. Ted & Sue Farley
Tom Novy Chaplain
July 29, 2008
To Bud and Family:
It was a privelege to have you and Fern attend our Sunday Services at Lewis Memorial. Our residents, families and staff are praying for your strength and blessings for the days ahead.
Thank You for sharing a part of your life with us.
Pat and Marjorie Reedich
July 28, 2008
Our prayers are with your family. We know she is in the Lords hands. May His grace and strength guide you and support you. We'll remember the good times at the pancake and sausage meals.
Vicki and Carol McGuar
July 28, 2008
We are sorry for the loss of Fern. She was so fun to work with each year. We know that Fern is in the loving arms of God, perhaps out of sight, but never far from our hearts. You are in our prayers till the day we all see Fern again.
Diana (Meiers) Speaks
July 28, 2008
Bud&Carla,My deepest prayers goes to you both.(It was a shock.)
But,God only knows why.I was one of the many children she had.She taught me values I steal carry threw my life,with my own love one gone.We will truely miss you!
Becky Becker Sander
July 28, 2008
Carla
So sorry to hear about your mother, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bill Shepherd
July 28, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this stressful time. We have many fond memories of Fern and all our friends in the Loami community. It was a great place to be a kid because everybody there would watch out and take care of you. Fern was one of the best. The Lorna Shepherd Family.
Dulany, Pat, and Kim Sriner
July 28, 2008
Carla, Bill, Courtney and family,
We were so sorry to read about your mother's passing. Know that she is in God's Hands and will be watching over all of you. Our sincere sympathy, love and prayers are with you all at this time. If there is anything you need, do not hesitate to ask.
Brian Boeker
July 28, 2008
Carla, the loss of a parent is never easy,take care of your Dad and remember all the good times! Take care and our prayers are with you. All the crew at Il. Dept on Aging print shop.
Becky Hall McGrady
July 28, 2008
Dear Bud and Carla,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and may the memories of your wife and mother bring you comfort in the days ahead. Fern's obituary was beautiful yet I could think of so much more that could have been said. I fondly remember the way her eyes seemed to be smiling when she was listening or talking to you.
Sincerely,
Becky Hall McGrady and Family
Pau, Kay, Jessie, Evan Swiech
July 28, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with Aunt Fern's wonderful family. We know she is with her loved ones and is happy and healthy now.
Kevin Grant
July 28, 2008
Bud & Carla:
This was such a shock. I heard what a wonderful time she had at the family reunion less than 1 week earlier. I will always remember how helpful she was assisting us with the family genealogy. Also seeing her and Aunt Gladys in TN when my mother was in the hospital with a stroke was like seeing two angels from Heaven. The Edwards girls sure stuck together! God bless all of you.
Terry+ Sally Loving
July 28, 2008
Bud so sorry to hear about Fern. Our prayers are with you and your family
Keith Meiers
July 28, 2008
Carla, Ours prayers are with you, I have the deepest feeling for all of you. Take care of Bud.
Keith (Keithy)& Debra Meiers, Vine Grove Ky.
Adrien Bowman
July 27, 2008
Fern was my great aunt. Her sister Thelma is my maternal grandmother, Ruth Anne is my mom. If anyone has information about the family they would like to share, please email me. I would love to know more about my family. My condolences to all.
Julie, Alissa,J.J. McMillan
July 27, 2008
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
July 27, 2008
CARLA I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR MOTHER. I AM UNABLE TO MAKE THE WAKE BECAUSE I AM TN BUT KNOW THAT MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. VICKY EDWARDS
martha pennington
July 27, 2008
Bob and I moved away 20 years ago but Fern still wrote us at Christmas up until a couple years ago. She was a true friend and neighbor to us during our time in Loami. We have always missed her and Bud tremendously. Our prayers are with the family.
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