Madaline R Dennis' Obituary
Decatur- Madaline R. Dennis, 89, of Decatur passed away Monday, March 19, 2012 at St. Mary’s Hospital.
A memorial service to celebrate the life of Madaline will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 23, 2012 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. till the time of the service. Inurnment will be at Graceland Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to the choice of the donor.
Madaline was born September 10, 1922 in Decatur, Illinois the daughter of Robert and Jennie Yaegel. She was a cafeteria worker in both Stephen Decatur and John’s Hill schools in Decatur. She was an avid golfer and loved to garden, knit, work jig saw puzzles and play pinochle. Madaline was a loving wife and caring mother and grandmother. She married John C. Dennis on May 30, 1942 in Decatur, Illinois. He preceded her in death on January 17, 2009.
She is survived by her son, John (Sherry) Dennis, grandchildren; Troy (Carol) Dennis of Marysville, James Dennis of Tucson, Michael (Bria) Dennis of Decatur, great-grandchildren; Ashley, Alyssa, Amanda, Jacob, Isabella, Sophia, Logan, and Josie, great-great-grandchildren; Landon, Olive, and Reese.
Madaline was preceded in death by her husband, parents, one brother and a great-granddaughter; Gracie.
The family would like to thank Dr. Fritz and the staff at St. Mary’s E.R and I.C.U. for all the care and kindness they showed her and her family.
The family of Madaline is being served by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Online condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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