Edith Kelley
LEXINGTON — Edith Kelley, 97, of Lexington, died at 2:13 p.m. on Sunday, July 22, 2018 at Meadows Mennonite Home, Chenoa.
A graveside service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 28, at Lexington Cemetery with the Rev. Dave Ehlers officiating. Carmody-Flynn Funeral Home, Bloomington, is assisting with services.
Memorials may be made to the Lexington Community Center, P.O. Box 73, where Edith enjoyed attending and volunteering at Peace Meals and Senior Potlucks for many years.
Edith was born March 6, 1921, rural Lexington, the daughter of Andrew and Zula Copas Dodson. She married Wm. Leonard Kelley on December 13,1937 in Lexington at the Methodist Parsonage. He died January 13,1988.
Surviving are a daughter, Margaret Skarda, Mesa, AZ; a son, Leonard (Lucy), Lexington; and an adopted niece who they raised, Eva Ann Beasley, Lexington. Also surviving is a brother, Floyd Dodson, Bloomington; and a sister, Ruby Carstens, Wichita, KS. She has 7 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandchildren.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, eleven siblings, and a son-in-law, Richard Skarda.
Edith and her siblings often drove a pony-pulled cart to Hefner school in rural Lexington. She and her husband operated a dairy farm near Lexington for many years, and Edith sold eggs to area grocery stores. Later, she sold Emmons Jewelry and Avon, and worked at Mennonite Hospital.
After her husband’s death, Edith was one of the first residents of the Lexington Condominiums where she enjoyed the friendship and evening gatherings of other residents including Arline Winterland, Miles and Irma Ward, and Joy Baker.
In 1998, Edith was recognized by United Way for her volunteerism. She answered phone calls for SHOW BUS, helped with fundraising at Peace Meal, sewed pockets for wheelchairs and walkers for RSVP and was active in St. Paul’s Ladies Society. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, genealogy, and most of all, family gatherings. Edith was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Lexington.
Edith’s family is grateful for the compassionate care given to her by the staff at Meadows and especially to Dr. Samuel Steffen.
To express condolences online, please visit www.carmodyflynn.com.
Isaac Buckley
BLOOMINGTON – Isaac W. Buckley, 94, of Bloomington passed away on Friday, July 20, 2018 at the McLean County Nursing Home, Normal.
Isaac’s service will be held on Saturday, July 28, 2018 at 12 p.m. at Mt. Pisgah Church, 801 W. Market St., Bloomington with the Rev. Frank McSwain Jr. officiating. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday at the church.
The family suggests memorials be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Calvert & Metzler Memorial Home is in charge of arrangements.
Isaac was born on August 19, 1923 in Tippo, Miss. to Henry and Lizzie Buckley.
He married Maggie Lou Ringo on February 18, 1947. She preceded him in death on June 4, 2012.
He is survived by his children, Ira Allen Buckley, Homestead, Fla.; Georgia (Terry) Thomas, Florissant, Mo.; George (Berta) Buckley, Leisure City, Fla.; Percy (Bee) Buckley, Anita Buckley, Michael Buckley and Tisa Buckey, all of Bloomington. Also surviving are 10 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and sister, Magalene Pamplin of Mississippi.
He is preceded in death by his parents, two children, one grandchild and nine siblings.
He was a member of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church of Bloomington and worked as a professional auto detail for many years.
Online condolences may be made to www.calvertmemorial.com.
