Irma M. Eichel's Obituary
Irma M. Eichel, 82, of Decatur, passed away Monday, January 15, 2018 in Fair Havens Village.
Irma was born December 29, 1935 in Scranton, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Gustuv and Anna Pruss. She taught school for many years with DPS#61 and was a member of Moundford Free Methodist Church. Irma married Donald F. Eichel on August 15, 1959 in Decatur. He preceded her in death January 26, 2015.
Irma leaves behind her sons Timothy Mark (Lora) Eichel and Bruce (Chris) McDonald, grandchildren, Kyle Dobbs, Andy Eichel, and Chase Shanle, and eight great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, one brother Heinz Pruss, and grandson Brandon Tuvell.
Services to celebrate Irma’s life will be 11:00 AM Thursday, January 18, 2018 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be for one hour prior to the services at the funeral home. Entombment will be in the Pieta Mausoleum at Graceland Cemetery.
Arrangements by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Avenue, Decatur, IL. View the online obituary and send condolences to the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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