Eleanor Wittig's Obituary
Eleanor Wittig, 88, of Decatur, passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2015, at Sullivan Nursing Home in Sullivan, IL.
Eleanor was born August 13, 1926 in Cumberland County, IL, the daughter of Alford M. and Lilly Mae (Martin) Warner. She was a factory worker at a garment factory and General Electric.
Eleanor leaves behind her stepdaughters, Bonnie Griswold and Judy Stracner; several step-grandchildren; and several step-great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents; stepson, William D. Wittig Jr.; five brothers; and four sisters.
Services to celebrate Eleanor’s life will be 11 a.m. Friday, January 30, 2015 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be 10:30 a.m.-11 a.m. at the funeral home before the service. Burial will be in Mt. Zion Township Cemetery.
The family of Eleanor Wittig is being served by the Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Ave. Decatur, IL. Please view the online obituary, send condolences, and share memories at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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