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Memorial for Mary Elizabeth Elson
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Born in Galesburg on Feb. 11, 1909
Departed on Mar. 3, 2010 and resided in Peoria, IL.
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Monday, Mar. 8, 2010
10:00 am - 11:00 am
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Monday, Mar. 8, 2010
11:00 am
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Parkview Cemetery
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PEORIA-Mary Elizabeth Elson, 101, a resident of Apostolic Christian Skylines, passed away Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. at Proctor Hospital in Peoria.
She was born Feb. 11, 1909 in Galesburg to the late Robert Earl and Wilhelmina (Meireis) Asher. She graduated from Peoria High School in 1926 and attended Bradley University Business Program. On Nov. 30, 1929, she married John Warner Elson who preceded her in death on March 18, 1989. Her daughter Sallie Jean Heller, one son-in-law Arnold Heller, and one brother Charles Leroy Asher also preceded her in death.
She is survived by her two sons, R.W. "Rob" Elson of Peoria, and John "Jack" (Anne) Elson of Sidney, OH; seven grandchildren; Paul (Cindy) Heller of Scottsdale, AZ, Kimberly Elson of Sidney, OH, Courtney Elson of Columbus, OH, Laurie (Tim) Moore, Nicolas Elson, Rosemary (Mark) Skinner and Christy (Andreas) Pabon, all of Peoria; and 11 great-grandchildren.
Mary was a devoted homemaker who provided a warm and supportive environment for her three children and grandchildren. She enjoyed dancing and playing golf in her early years and continued her interest in swimming into her 90's. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church where she was active in the Women's Club. She was also involved with King's Daughters, Pi Beta Phi, and the IVY Club for many years.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, March 8, 2010 at The Wilton Mortuary in Peoria. Pastor Ronald C. Miller will officiate. Visitation will be one hour prior to the services at the mortuary. Burial will be in Parkview Cemetery in Peoria.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.thewiltonmortuary.com.
Memorials may be made to Apostolic Christian Skylines 7023 N.E. Skyline Dr. Peoria, IL 61614-2295.
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