Decatur – Vera Evelyn Grabb, 96 of Decatur passed away at 4:25 a.m., Friday, November 12, 2010 in Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Graveside services will be at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, November 14, 2010 at the Macon County Memorial Park Cemetery. Dawson & Wikoff West Wood Street Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Memorials may be made to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.dawson-wikoff.com.
Vera was born December 1, 1913 in Strasburg, IL the daughter of William and Clara (Nofkee) Kull. She married Carl H. Grabb in 1932. He preceded her in death in 1998. She was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church.
Surviving are her children: Gary Grabb and his wife Mary Lou of Shelbyville, IL and Jacqueline Olsen of Decatur; grandchildren: Mark Grabb and his wife Lucia of Shelbyville, Lisa Lutchka and her husband Bradley of Moline, IL, Lee Griffin and his wife Theresa of Baton Rouge, LA. Alison Hoffman and her husband Paul of Dallas, TX and Eric Perry and his wife Regina of Iowa; sister Vivian Staheli of Strasburg.
She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and one sister.
Dawson & Wikoff West Wood Street Funeral Home.
“ A Life Celebration Home”
Latest Condolences
| Helen Louis Kirby |
Longtime Friend |
November 15, 2010 |
Dear Gary and Family
You have our deepest sympathy for the loss of your mother. May time and grief pass swiftly and may memories last forever. We remember the many visits that our father (Dewey Kirby deceased) and mother Helen Louise Kirby had with your Mother and Dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Family of Helen Louise Kirby, Farmer City
| Alberta Roellig Newman |
Cousin of Vera |
November 14, 2010 |
Dear Gary, Jackie and families: We were sorry to hear of your mother's death but what a long and full life she had. I think fondly of the many visits I had with her and your Dad when my parents (Albin and Ida Roellig) were living. We pray for your peace and comfort at this difficult time. Alberta and Jerry Newman
