Doris Marie Bruce's Obituary
Doris Marie Bruce, 80, of Westfield, Illinois passed away at 7:20 a.m. on Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at her home. She was born on August 27, 1927 in Eldorado, Illinois, the daughter of Lawrence Brubaker and Alma Irene Bozarth Brubaker. Survivors include her grandson, David Eric Bruce of Bloomington, Illinois; grandson, Adam Bruce of Chicago, Illinois; granddaughter, Dana Berry of Oaklawn, Illinois; daughter-in-law, Theresa Bruce of Chicago, IL; brother, William "Bill" Brubaker and wife Sarah of Westfield, IL; two great granddaughters and several nieces and nephews. Her parents, daughter, Deborah Kay Bruce; son, Ron Bruce; granddaughter, Darcy Marie Bruce; sisters, Nadine Brubaker and Hilda Mae Brubaker and special friend, Sid Crane preceded her in death. Doris worked as a Pharmacy Assistant in the St. Francis Hospital in Blue Island, Illinois and in home care. She was a member of the "Westfield Café Coffee Club." Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 19, 2008 at the Markwell Chapel in Westfield, Illinois with Rev. Butch Jones officiating. Visitation will be held from 9 - 11 a.m. prior to the service at the chapel. Memorial donations may be made to the American Arthritis Association, 1108 S. Willow Dr., Suite #4, Effingham, IL 62410. Memorial tributes may be sent to the family at www.markwellfuneralhome.com. Markwell Funeral Home of Casey - Westfield, Illinois is in charge of the arrangements. SERVICES Visitation Saturday, April 19, 2008 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Markwell Chapel, Westfield, IL , Service Saturday, April 19, 2008 11:00 AM Markwell Chapel, Westfeild, IL ,
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