Taylorville Obits

Ila B. DeFoor of Stonington

Ila B. DeFoor, 87, of Stonington, IL died at 10pm Saturday November 10, 2012 at St. Marys Hospital, Decatur, IL.She was born July, 19, 1925 in Jasper, Alabama, the daughter of Benjamin and Adeline Barton Hill. On March 24, 1945 she married Charles Alan DeFoor in Tupelo, Mississippi, and he preceded her in death on Mach 31, 1993.

Surviving are her children: Steven DeFoor and wife Judy Henderson, NV, Connie Herndon of Chatham, IL, Charles DeFoor, Jr. of Stonington, Carolyn Burkhart and husband Doanld of Blue Mound, and Laura Hubbard and husband Kent of Auburn. She was also survived by 13 grandchildren, and 16 great grandchildren. Also several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, granddaughter, Megan DeFoor, 3 brothers, and 2 sisters.

Private family services will be held at 10am on Thursday November 15 at McClure Funeral Home with Rev. Steve Robinson officiating. Burial will be in GlenHaven Memorial Gardens Taylorville.

Memorials may be made to: Stonington Rescue Squad, C/O Dave Blakeman, 407 West Second, Stonington, IL 62567.

Condolences may be sent online at www.mcclurefuneralhome.com.