Roberta Ilene Cunningham's Obituary
Roberta Ilene Cunningham, 85, of Warrensburg, IL formerly of Casey, IL passed away at 9:35 a.m. on Saturday, February 23, 2013 at Newton Rest Haven Nursing Home, Newton, IL. She was born October 7, 1927 in Hoguetown, IL, the daughter of Elzie O. Chapman and Hazel Goodwin Chapman. On October 27, 1946 she married Lyle Emerson Cunningham in Clark County, Illinois. They settled in Warrensburg, IL, where they retired and lived for over thirty years. They had many close friends and neighbors there. Lyle passed away on June 4, 1999 after fifty-three years of marriage. Survivors include her sister in law, Doris Chapman of Oblong, IL; nieces, Lana (Raymond) Beals of Newton, IL; Stephanie (Richard) Bloomquist of Fitchburg, WI and Pamela (Greg) Baker of Oblong, IL and four great nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband; brother, Olen L. Chapman; niece, Donna Brown; one great niece and two great nephews. Mrs. Cunningham attended Business School after graduating from Casey High School. She worked for various US companies while transferring with her husband Lyle, who retired from Shell Oil Co. Roberta was a retired accountant for General Electric in Decatur, IL. She was a member of the American Business Women's Association and a lifetime member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Areta Chapter #79. Roberta was raised in the ZOAR Methodist Church, rural Casey and later attended Church in Warrensburg, IL. She loved to bowl, garden and cross stitch. She and Lyle loved the Schnauzer breed of dog and always had one in their home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at the Markwell Funeral Home with Rev. Dan Smith officiating. Burial will follow in the Casey Cumberland Cemetery, Casey, IL. Visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. on Wednesday, prior to the service at the Markwell Funeral Home, 200 N. Central Ave., Casey, IL. Memorial donations may be made to Lincolnland Hospice, 700 Broadway Ave. East, Suite 9, Mattoon, IL 61938 or the Alzheimer's Association, 303 N. Hershey Rd., Suite 2A, Bloomington, IL 61704. 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 Wednesday, February 27, 2013 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Markwell Funeral Home 200 N Central Ave Casey, IL 62420 Service Wednesday, February 27, 2013 11:00 AM Markwell Funeral Home 200 N Central Ave Casey, IL 62420
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