Gloria M. Siemons' Obituary
Decatur-Gloria M. Siemons, 87, of Decatur, passed away Monday, January 7, 2013 in Fair Havens Christian Home.
Per Gloria's wishes cremation services will be provided by Graceland/Fairlawn Crematory. No services are planned at this time. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be directed to the American Cancer Society or to a charity of the donor's choice.
Gloria was born April 30, 1925 in South Bend, Indiana, the daughter of Gordon and Alice (Bruns) Mitchell. She married Paul Siemons December 24, 1943 in Susquehanna, PA. He preceded her in death September 16, 2004.
Gloria was a homemaker and was a wonderful, loving, generous person. She was an avid reader, great cook, and loved playing cards with friends and family. She was actively involved in the Elks Club for several years. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
She is survived by her son Jim and wife Liz of Tarpon Springs, FL, daughter Nancy Boyer and husband Peter of St. Anne, IL, son Ric of Decatur, IL, son-in-law Mike Arnold of College Grove, TN, ten grandchildren, twenty four great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, and brothers Bob Mitchell of Ashkum, IL and Jim Mitchell of Livermore, CA.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, daughter Sue Arnold, and great-granddaughter Lexie.
The family would like to give a special thanks to the caring, dedicated nurses and staff at Fair Havens Christian Home and Safe Haven Hospice.
The family of Gloria M. Siemons 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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