Nancy J. Oakes' Obituary
Decatur – Nancy J. Oakes, 70, of Decatur, IL, passed away Wednesday, October 3, 2018, in her home.
Nancy was born April 3, 1948, in Urbana, IL, the daughter of Nelson and Juanita (Sanders) Wakefield. A member of Ss. James and Patrick Parish, Nancy retired from Mt. Zion High School where she taught for many years. Nancy married Dan Oakes on April 17, 1973 in Urbana, IL.
Surviving is her husband, Dan of Decatur; daughter Sarah Knuppel (husband Dan) and kids Jacob and Wyatt, daughter Laura Maida (husband Joe) and son Aiden, and daughter Emily Enstrom (husband Kyle) and son Parker.
Nancy was preceded in death by her parents.
Private services will be held. Memorials may be made to Ss. James and Patrick’s Music Ministry.
Arrangements by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 2091 N. Oakland Avenue, Decatur, IL 62526. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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