Davina Jo Gebauer's Obituary
Davina Jo (Arndt) Gebauer, 46, of Mattoon, IL passed away at 7:18 p.m. on Sunday, January 18, 2015 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, IL. She was born December 11, 1968 in Geneva, IL, the daughter of William Frederick Arndt and Suzanne Earl Arndt. On March 25, 1988 she married Carl Louis Gebauer, Jr. in Charleston, IL. Survivors include her husband, Carl L. Gebauer, Jr. of Mattoon, IL; daughter, Melesa Aryn Gebauer and companion Zach Martin of Sullivan, IL; parents, Bill and Sue Arndt of Mattoon, IL; sister, Dena Epperson of Mattoon, IL; brothers, James Arndt and wife Kimberly of Effingham, IL and Derek Arndt and wife Julie of Mattoon, IL; father in law, Carl Gebauer, Sr. of Westfield, IL; sister in law, Vicki Reynolds and husband Terry of Ashmore, IL; maternal grandmother, Cynthia Earl of Gibson City, IL and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded by her paternal grandparents, Wilbur and Lisleen Arndt; maternal grandfather, James Earl; mother in law, Anna Marie Gebauer and Chester, her cat. Davina had previously worked as a dispatcher for the Mattoon Police Department and completed real estate classes. She was a member of ESDA and a storm watch dispatcher. She was a loving daughter, wife and mother and will be greatly missed by her family. A memorial service will be conducted at 7 p.m. on Thursday, January 22, 2015 at the Bible Baptist Church with Pastor Joe Stephens and Pastor Ryan Hayden officiating. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. prior to the service at the Bible Baptist Church, 3409 Marion Ave., Mattoon, IL. The family requests casual attire. To view the full obituary, send a condolence message, light a candle or post photos, visit www.markwellfuneralhome.com. Markwell Funeral Home of Casey, IL is in charge of the arrangements. SERVICES Visitation Thursday, January 22, 2015 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Bible Baptist Church 3409 Marion Ave. Mattoon, IL 61938 Service Thursday, January 22, 2015 7:00 PM Bible Baptist Church 3409 Marion Ave. Mattoon, IL 61938
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