Eva E. Friend Obituary (1928 - 2010)

Eva E. Friend, 81, of Owaneco, IL died at 6:20 pm Wednesday, April 7, 2010 at Taylorville Care Center. She was born August 1, 1928 in Effingham the daughter of Russell and Donna Francisco Gilbert. On September 7, 1946 she married Harold R. Friend in Maroa. Mrs. Friend was a member of the Owaneco United Methodist Church where she was very active in many church offices and functions. She was also an avid member of the Owaneco Card Club. Surviving are her husband Harold of Owaneco; Son: Harold L. "Sandy" Friend of Owaneco; Daughters: Linda Prosperini of Taylorville, Colleen L. Starling and husband Hank of Chatham and Terri L. Walker and husband Maurice of Taylorville. 5 grandchildren: Michelle Harden and husband Adam, Isaiah Walker, Caleb Walker, Amelia Friend, and Lucy Friend. 5 Great Grandchildren: Adam Harden, Eden Harden, Evie Harden, Natalia Walker, and Malachi Walker. Brothers: Russell Gilbert of Houston, TX, Harold Gilbert of Forsyth, and Dean Gilbert of Decatur. Sisters: Mary Michaelis of Lincoln and Betty Arnold of Owaneco. She was preceded in death by her parents, 1 brother and 2 sisters. Funeral Services will be held at 6:00 pm Friday, April 9, 2010 at McClure Funeral Home with Rev. Diwan Tiwade officiating. Visitation will be held from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm at the funeral home. Burial will be at a later date in Owaneco Cemetery.