Marie Arminta Montgomery Ross' Obituary
Marie Arminta Montgomery Ross, 98, of Westfield, IL passed away at 12:15 p.m. on Monday, October 4, 2010 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center, Mattoon, IL. She was born June 21, 1912 in Dolson Township, Illinois, the daughter of David Montgomery and Blanche Clapp Montgomery. On April 17, 1937, she married Lloyd Preston Ross in Moriah, IL. He passed away on May 25, 1985. Survivors include her son, Doit Ross and wife Laura of Minooka, IL; grandchildren, Cindy Mills and husband Donnie of Lerna, IL; Scott Ross and wife Debra of Casey, IL; Brenda Gilbert and husband Rick of Martinsville, IL; Kathy Daly and husband Dan of Morris, IL and Paul Ross of St. Petersburg, FL; brother, Brenton Montgomery of Sycamore, IL; brother, Doit Montgomery of Fort Collins, CO; sister, Veola Christian of Richmond, VA; sister in law, Ruth Montgomery of Kankakee, IL, nine great grandchildren, thirteen great great grandchildren, two great great great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded by her parents, husband, daughter, Betty Y. Davis on June 23, 2010; brothers, Dean, Forest, Chancellor, and Ernie Montgomery and grandson, David Ross. Mrs. Ross was a teacher at Kelly School in rural Clark County, IL for three years and a farm wife. She was a 1934 graduate of Eastern Illinois University. Marie was a member of the Green Moss Church and the Daughters of the American Revolution. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, October 12, 2010 at the Greenwell Funeral Home, Martinsville, IL with Rev. Dana Zartman officiating. Burial will follow in the Green Moss Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Monday evening at the funeral home. Memorial donations and contributions may be made to the Green Moss Cemetery, c/o Dale Walters, 19202 N. Cline Orchard Rd., Marshall, IL 62441. Memorial tributes and condolences may be sent to the family at www.greenwelfh.com. Greenwell Funeral Home of Martinsville, IL is in charge of the arrangements. SERVICES Visitation Monday, October 11, 2010 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Greenwell Funeral Home , Service Tuesday, October 12, 2010 10:00 AM Greenwell Funeral Home, Martinsville, IL ,
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