Elsie Marie Rebman

Posted on June 3, 2019

NORMAL – Elsie Marie Rebman, 87, of Normal, passed away at 5:49 p.m. on Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at Heritage Health in Normal.

Her graveside service will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, June 8, 2019 at Evergreen Memorial Cemetery, Bloomington. Visitation will be from 9:30-10:30 a.m., Saturday at Carmody-Flynn Funeral Home, Bloomington. Cremation rites have been accorded.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Home Sweet Home Ministries.

She was born June 5, 1931 in McLeansboro, IL, daughter of Virgil and Nellie Marie Young Smith. She married Richard A. Rebman on March 15, 1952, he preceded her in death on December 23, 1995. She was also preceded in death by her parents; five brothers and three sisters.

Surviving are her children, Richard “Rick” (Paula) Rebman of Urbana, Diane Rebman of Montgomery, TX, Mark Rebman of Bloomington, Lori Rebman of Springfield, Craig Rebman of Conroe, TX and Steve Rebman of Ft. Myers, FL. Also surviving are 17 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; one great-great grandson and one sister, Joan Coyne of Mesa, AZ.

Elsie was an avid flower gardener, but her greatest enjoyment came with spending time with her family.

To express condolences online, please visit www.carmodyflynn.com.

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