Nancy Hughes
Nancy F. Hughes, 80, of Normal, died at 9:25 p.m. Feb. 7 at Advocate BroMenn Medical Center, Normal.
Her graveside service will be 12:30 p.m. at Blooming Grove Cemetery, McLeansboro on Wednesday. There will be no local visitation or services. Carmody-Flynn Funeral Home, Bloomington is handling arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Advocate BroMenn Hospice, Normal.
She was born June 16, 1934 in Visalia, Calif., a daughter of Clifford and Ollie Grace Anthony Shipley. She married Edwin Earl Hughes on Dec. 31, 1958. He preceded her in death on Jan. 9, 2001. She was also preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Raymond Shipley.
Surviving are one daughter, Kathleen Imig of Normal; two brothers, Clifford Hughes of Georgia and Edwin Hughes of Downs. Also surviving are seven grandchildren, Jason, Elizabeth, Laura, Megan, Noah, Lindsey and Alex and three great-grandchildren.
Nancy enjoyed collecting knick-knacks, and would often be found curled up reading a good book with her four-legged friend, her cat, Angel. Her greatest enjoyment was spending time with her family.
To express condolences online, please visit www.carmodyflynn.com.
Lois Zimmerman
Lois J. Zimmerman, 81, of Fairbury, passed away at 8:20 p.m., Feb. 7 at Advocate Bromenn Regional Medical Center, Normal.
Her Funeral will be at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday at the First United Methodist Church in Fairbury; with Pastor Floyd Blackard officiating. Burial will follow in Graceland Cemetery, Fairbury.
Visitation will be from 4-7:00 p.m., Tuesday at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury. In lieu of flowers the family suggests that memorials be directed to SELCAS, Fairview Haven Retirement Community, or United Methodist Women of Fairbury.
Lois was born Oct. 18, 1933, in El Paso the daughter of Lester and Aletha (Campbell) Smith. They preceded her in death. She married John J. Zimmerman on Aug. 3, 1952, in El Paso. He passed away on April 21, 2012.
Survivors include two sons, Gary Zimmerman of Fairbury and Keith (Linda) Zimmerman of Gridley; three daughters, Barb Zimmerman, Beth (John) Marshall both of Fairbury, and Donna (Tim) Schroeder of Edwardsville; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren;
Lois was a 1951 graduate of El Paso High School. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Fairbury where she was President of the UMW and taught Sunday school for many years.
Lois loved writing. She oftentimes would write about family events as well as poetry for family at Christmas. She also wrote several children’s books including Marc Marcus and Purple Pig .
She was a wonderful children’s storyteller and read for many events in the Fairbury area. Lois was a Librarian for Isacc Walton and Westview Elementary Schools as well as Dominy Memorial Library all in Fairbury. She also worked in retail for Hornsby’s Variety Store in El Paso and Zimmerman True Value in Fairbury.
Condolences and tributes may be made to the family at www.duffypilsmemorialhome.com.