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Helen Magee Obituary
PETERSBURG - Helen L. Magee, 95, of Petersburg passed away on Monday, June 7, 2010, at Menard Convalescent Center.
She was born on September 15, 1914, in Cass County, IL to Henry and Stella May Wilson Taapken. She married Floyd Magee on December 1, 1934, in Springfield.
She is survived by a son, David (Sandy) Magee of Springfield; two sisters, Roberta Curry of Petersburg and Ethel Jones of Springfield; one brother, Delbert Taapken of Springfield; two grandchildren, Candace (Dan) Romaker of Springfield and Aaron (Melissa) Magee of Columbia, SC; and three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband; two infant children; five sisters; and four brothers.
She attended Petersburg Christian Church. She was a homemaker and assisted with farming.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 9, 2010, at 11:00 a.m. at Hurley Funeral Home in Petersburg, Rev. Jeff Nelsen officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the funeral service. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society.
Online memorial messages may left for her family at www.hurleyfh.com.
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Dan and Rosalyn VanEman
June 19, 2010
David,
We are sorry to know of you mom's death. We thought a lot of both Helen and Floyd. They were always so thrilled to see us when we ran into while they were out shopping. We miss them and pray you and your family will be comforted by the Holy Spirit's work in your lives.
Laura Heubner
June 9, 2010
Helen and Floyd Magee were the best neighbors any young couple with small children could ask for. I learned more about cooking from Helen and we both enjoyed the stories that Floyd shared about different happenings throughout his life. But, their were 3 people they loved to talk about more than anything and that was David, Candice and Aaron. Helen would share with us her latest photos of Candice and Aaron and then in later years when I would deliver Meals on Wheels she would share her latest photos of her great grandchildren. She couldn't be more proud of her family!
Our prayers are with all of you and may you all gather strength knowing that Helen is now with Floyd in a place where there is no pain, but only beauty and joy!
Jean Little
June 8, 2010
I am sorry for your loss, but know Floyd and Helen are praising the Lord. She was such a sweet lady.
Bill & Jan Firth
June 8, 2010
Dave & Sandy: Our condolences to you and your family. Aunt Helen was a great lady and we will all miss her. Now she is in a beautiful place with your Dad - what a blessing.
June 8, 2010
Sorry to hear of your loss david. She lived a long life. Hope you and yours are doing good. You are in my prayers.
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