Taylorville Obits

Jane Gilpin of Decatur

Jane Gilpin, 83 of Decatur, formerly of Taylorville passed away Sunday, May 4, 2014 at 8:10 PM at her home.  She was born October 28, 1930 daughter of Paul and Irene (Hayes) Schnute.  She married Kenneth E. Gilpin on March 11, 1953 in Taylorville, IL. He preceded her in death on September 24, 2012.


She is survived by her daughters: Diana (Matt) McLemore of Taylorville, IL; Carol (Richard) Mullvain of Urbana, IL and Cathy (Bill) Kaigley of Dalton City, IL; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; sisters: June (Delmar) McDonald and Joyce (Ralph) May; several nieces and nephews.


She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son: Kenny Gilpin and sister: Dee Lewis.
Jane was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Taylorville and the Order of the Eastern Star.  She loved to play Bingo, but her greatest love was her grandkids and great-grandkids.
Visitation will be on Thursday, May 8, 2014 from 9:00 until  11:00 a.m. at the Sutton Memorial Home in Taylorville.     

Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, May 8, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at the Sutton Memorial Home in Taylorville with Pastor John Cook officiating.  Burial will be at Oak Hill Cemetery, Taylorville, IL.


Memorials may be made to:  Evergreen Senior Living Activity Fund, 4825 East Evergreen Court, Decatur, IL 62521


Arrangements by Sutton Memorial Home, Taylorville, IL


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