Julia Opal Alier's Obituary
Julia Opal Alier, age 76, of Martinsville, IL formerly of Casey, IL passed away peacefully at 2:25 p.m. on Sunday, May 27, 2018 at Kindred Hospital, St. Louis, MO with her loving daughter by her side. She was born September 25, 1941 in Galveston, TX, the daughter of Robert Martin Dafeldecker and Grace Margaret White Dafeldecker. On August 5, 1961 she married James Ray Alier in San Antonio, TX. He passed away on February 5, 1998 after thirty-six years of marriage.Survivors include daughter, Jaime Alier Spittler (Lee) of Hoffman, IL; son, Scott Alier (Jill) of Neoga, IL; daughter in law, Sherri Alier of Martinsville, IL; grandchildren, Steven W. Alier II, James Alier, Adam Lovell, Skyler Shelton, R.J. Alier, Kalyn Beil, Mabron Spittler and Isabella Spittler, many great grandchildren, her church family and many dear friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and son, Steve Alier.Julia was a faithful member of the St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church and Alter Society. She was retired after 35 years of employment with Headstart, she had been employed since 1980 at ERBA in Greenup, IL. She touched many children"™s lives through her work at ERBA. Julia enjoyed working with people, traveling, fishing and was an avid St. Louis Cardinal fan. She will be best remembered by her spunky personality, quick wit and her generosity.Memorial services will be conducted at 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 300 E. Jefferson St., Casey, IL with Father Augustine Koomson officiating. Visitation will be held from12 (noon) to 1 p.m. prior to the service at the church. Burial will be held at a later date in the Washington Street Cemetery, Casey, IL.Memorial donations may be made to St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 414 S. 6th St., Marshall, IL 62441.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 arrangements. SERVICES Visitation Saturday, June 02, 2018 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church 300 E. Jefferson St. Casey, IL 62420 Memorial Service Saturday, June 02, 2018 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church 300 E. Jefferson St. Casey, IL 62420
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