Ila Bennie DeFoor Obituary (1925 - 2012)

Ila B. DeFoor, 87, of Stonington, IL died at 10:00 pm Saturday, November 10, 2012 at St. Mary's 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 March 31, 1993. Surviving are her children: Steven DeFoor and wife Judy of Henderson, NV, Connie Herndon of Chatham, IL, Charles DeFoor, Jr. of Stonington, Carolyn Burkhart and husband Donald of Blue Mound, and Laura Hubbard and husband Kent of Auburn. 13 Grandchildren: Stephanie Wentz, Matthew DeFoor, Jennifer Burkhart, Jason Burkhart, Brett Burkhart, Chad Cheek, Karen Herndon, Angie Sharer, Sheri Castelli, Shannon Bandy, Christopher Hubbard, Bambi Mathenia, and Amanda Hubbard. There are 16 Great Grandchildren. Also surviving are 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 10:00 am Thursday, November 15 at McClure Funeral Home with Rev. Steve Robinson officiating. Burial will be in Glenhaven Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to: Stonington Rescue Squad, C/O Dave Blakeman, 407 W. Second, Stonington, IL 62567.