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Willis, Norma, Noah, Nathaniel, Natalie, Ms, Mrs, Mildred, Melvin...

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▰ Norma Jean (Winter) Willis

Died October 04, … More Information
Norma Jean (Winter) Willis, of Illinois, born in Port Huron, Michigan, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord October 4, 2001. Norma was 69.
Obituary published: October 05, 2001 in "Des Plaines DH"

▰ Norma Jean (Holman) Willis

Died November 05, … More Information
Norma Jean (Holman) Willis, age 71 of Vandalia, Illinois, gained her wings on November 5, 2012.
Obituary published: November 06, 2012 in "CentraliaMS"

▰ Norma Jane (Holman) Willis

Died October 27, … More Information
Norma Jane (Holman) Willis, age 71 of Vandalia, Illinois, went into the presence of the Lord on October 27, 2012.
Obituary published: October 28, 2012 in "CentraliaMS"

▰ Norma Willis

Died June 25, … More Information
Norma Willis passed away June 25, 1996 in Macomb, Illinois.
Obituary published: June 26, 1996 in "CarlyleUB"

▰ Noah S Willis

Died September 29, … More Information
Noah S Willis, age 3 of Illinois, entered eternal life September 29, 2015.
Obituary published: September 30, 2015 in "KCChronicle"

▰ Nathaniel Sr Willis

Died December 12, … More Information
Nathaniel Sr Willis, age 81 of Illinois, born in Grace, Mississippi, passed from this world into the next December 12, 2007.
Obituary published: December 13, 2007 in "Journal Star"

▰ Natalie Dann "Dannie" Willis

Died August 28, … More Information
Natalie Dann "Dannie" Willis, 66, of Enfield, Illinois gained her wings on August 28, 1999.
Obituary published: August 29, 1999 in "Evansville Courier (IN)"

▰ Ms Loraine Marie Willis

Died October 28, … More Information
Ms Loraine Marie Willis, born September 2, 1962 went into the presence of the Lord on October 28, 2013 in Des Plaines, Illinois. Ms was 51.

▰ Mrs Evelett Willis

Died January 01, … More Information

▰ Mrs Cleotha Willis

Died December 30, … More Information
Mrs Cleotha Willis, born July 15, 1918 died December 30, 2015 in East Saint Louis, Illinois. Mrs was 97. Tags: #East #Louis #Illinois
Obituary: Mrs. Willis was born on 15, 1918 and passed away on , 30, 2015. Mrs. Willis was a resident of East Saint Louis, Illinois at the time of passing.

▰ Mildred Clarine Miss Willis

Died August 30, … More Information
Mildred Clarine Miss Willis, of Illinois, born in Minnesota, departed this life Sunday August 30, 2015. Mildred was 88.
Obituary published: August 31, 2015 in "Journal Star"

▰ Mildred (Kepple) Willis

Died January 18, … More Information
Mildred (Kepple) Willis, of Des Plaines, Illinois, entered Heaven's gates on January 18, 2000. Mildred was 89.
Obituary published: January 19, 2000 in "Journal-Topics"

▰ Mildred Clarine Willis

Died August 27, … More Information
Mildred Clarine Willis, born November 3, 1926 departed this life Sunday August 27, 2015 in Peoria, Illinois. Mildred was 88. Tags: #Richard
Obituary: Mildred was born on 3, 1926 and passed away on , 27, 2015. Mildred was a resident of Peoria, Illinois at the time of passing. Mildred was married to Richard.

▰ Melvin Wallace Willis

Died September 09, … More Information
On September 9, 2002, Melvin Wallace Willis, 87 of Shawneetown, Illinois passed from this world into the next.
Obituary published: September 10, 2002 in "Daily Register"

▰ Melvin T "Tom" Willis

Died November 06, … More Information
Melvin T "Tom" Willis, age 86 of Alton, Illinois, went to be with the Lord on November 6, 2005.
Obituary published: November 07, 2005 in "Alton T"

▰ Melvin C Willis

Died September 03, … More Information
Melvin C Willis, of Belleville, Illinois, entered eternal life September 3, 2014. Melvin was 74.
Obituary published: September 04, 2014 in "County Journal"

▰ Melvin (Wallace) Willis

Died September 10, … More Information
Melvin (Wallace) Willis, age 87 of Shawneetown, Illinois, died on September 10, 2002.
Obituary published: September 11, 2002 in "Southern I"

▰ Melvin "Bill" Willis

Died November 06, … More Information
Melvin "Bill" Willis, age 69 of Rosiclare, Illinois, entered into eternal rest November 6, 1998.
Obituary published: November 07, 1998 in "Daily Register"

▰ Melvin C Willis

Died August 27, … More Information
Melvin C Willis, born March 22, 1940 entered Heaven's gates on August 27, 2014 in Belleville, Illinois. Melvin was 74.

▰ Maurice M Willis

Died October 12, … More Information
Maurice M Willis, born June 7, 1914 passed away peacefully October 12, 2011 in Bloomington, Illinois. Maurice was 97. Tags: #Ralph #Blanche #Willis #Centralia #Joan #First #Methodist #Clearwater #Mary #Illinois #Michigan #California #Oregon #Georgia #James #Wilford #Eldredge #Jeffrey #Wesley #Bloomington #Park #Hoffman #Ferguson #Salvation #School #Music #Patoka #Southern #University #Carbondale #Masters #Science #Alpha #Chapter #Indiana #French #Band #Illini #Bloomington- #Symphony #Pottag #Chicago #Orchestra #Louis #Arbor #Odin #Army #Associate #Wind #Neumeyer #Maurice #Midwest #Uncle #What #Friend #Have #Jesus #Florida #Down #Riverside
Obituary: BLOOMINGTON, IL -

Maurice M. Willis, 97, died , 12, 2011 at Advocate BroMenn Regional Medical .

He was born 7, 1914 to Ralph E. Willis and Blanche Young Willis in Centralia. He married Joan Straight on 15, 1985 at First United Methodist Church in Clearwater, FL. She survives.

Also surviving is a sister-in-law, Mary W. Willis and many nieces and nephews in Illinois, Michigan, California and Oregon.
His parents, stepmother Georgia, twin brother James Howard, brother Wilford Dean, sister Mary Ellen Eldredge, and nephew Jeffrey preceded him in death.

Visitation will be 10:00am to 11:30am , 19, 2011 at Wesley United Methodist Church, Bloomington, with funeral services at 11:30am. Interment will follow at Park Hill . The Rev. Vaughn Hoffman and Rev. Keith Ferguson will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Salvation Army, Wesley United Methodist Church or Illinois Wesleyan School of Music.

Maurice received his early education in the Patoka and Centralia public schools. He attended Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, graduating in 1936. He earned a Masters of Music degree from Illinois Wesleyan University and a Masters of Science with a music education emphasis from the University of Illinois. He was initiated into the Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Alpha Xi Chapter at the U of I. He did additional study for one semester at Indiana University, Bloomington, IN.
Maurice played the French horn. During his year at the U of I he was a member of the University Concert Band and the ing Illini. He played French Horn with the Bloomington-Normal Symphony and was the librarian for many years. He did private horn study with Max Pottag, principal horn player at Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and Louis Stout, professor of horn at University of Michigan at Ann Arbor. He began teaching in 1936 in the Illinois Public School system, first at Odin and then in a. He was drafted into the US Army while at a. Following his honorable discharge, he came to Illinois Wesleyan, and joined the faculty in 1946 after earning his Masters there. He remained at IWU until his retirement after the 1978-79 academic year. He had earned the rank of Associate Professor of Wind Instruments and Music Education.

In 1952, Dr. Carl Neumeyer, then director of the IWU School of Music, founded the IWU summer music camp, with Maurice as an assistant director. Originally, the camp was a two week session for high school students. In 1957, Maurice assumed the position of director of the camp. In 1967, a one week session for junior high students was addded, eventually becoming a two week session. These students participated in band, orchestra and chorus. It was said that literally thousands of students were touched by the fun and learning experiences of the IWU summer music camp. Many of the guest conductors described the camp as the finest in the Midwest. He became Uncle Maury to faculty and students alike, and is still known by that nickname.

Maurice was an active member of Wesley United Methodist Church for over 60 years and participated in the choir program. He enjoyed arranging his favorite hymns, and directed the choir in his arrangement of What a Friend We Have in Jesus during a worship service. When he and Joan wintered in Florida, they participated in the choir program at First United Methodist Church, Clearwater. While there, he arranged and conducted his arrangement of the hymn Down by the Riverside.
He liked to tell stories of his war-time experiences, and truly enjoyed and appreciated his continuing friendship and close relationship with members of the music camp staff. He will be missed by his family, loyal colleagues and many friends.

▰ Maurice M Willis

Died January 01, … More Information

Family members and close friends: , Cindy Welch, Paul Gleason, Jane Andrews-wood, Terry Mohaupt, Warren Kistner, Myron Pree, Theresa P. Andrew

▰ Mary Lou (Sturm) Willis

Died November 04, … More Information
Mary Lou (Sturm) Willis, of Paxton, Illinois, entered eternal life November 4, 2009. Mary was 54.
Obituary published: November 05, 2009 in "News-Gazette"

▰ Mary Jo (Suydam) Willis

Died April 25, … More Information
Mary Jo (Suydam) Willis, age 72 of Fairview, Illinois, entered the Kingdom of Heaven April 25, 2017.
Obituary published: April 26, 2017 in "Journal Star"

▰ Mary Ann Victoria (Schubert) Willis

Died November 15, … More Information
Mary Ann Victoria (Schubert) Willis, of Wauconda, Illinois, joined the Lord November 15, 2017. Mary was 79.
Obituary published: November 16, 2017 in "The Daily Herald"

▰ Mary Ann (Abercrombie) Willis

Died January 31, … More Information
Mary Ann (Abercrombie) Willis, age 93 of Lake of Egypt, Illinois, left us to live with the Father in her new eternal home January 31, 2007.
Obituary published: February 01, 2007 in "Anna G-D"

▰ Mary Ann (Abercrombie) Willis

Died January 29, … More Information
Mary Ann (Abercrombie) Willis, of Alexander Co, Illinois, joined the Lord January 29, 2007. Mary was 93.
Obituary published: January 30, 2007 in "Southeast Missourian (MO)"

▰ Mary Jo Willis

Died April 24, … More Information
Mary Jo Willis, born November 16, 1944 died on April 24, 2017 in Illinois. Mary was 72.

▰ Mary Ann Willis

Died December 30, … More Information
Mary Ann Willis, born July 25, 1934 passed from this life on December 30, 2015 in Danvers, Illinois. Mary was 81. Tags: #Harold
Obituary: Mary was born on 25, 1934 and passed away on , 30, 2015. Mary was a resident of Danvers, Illinois at the time of passing. Mary was married to Harold.

▰ Mary Ann Willis

Died October 25, … More Information
Mary Ann Willis, born August 10, 1934 left her earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home October 25, 2020 in Springfield, Illinois. Mary was 86.
Family members and close friends: , Carroll Weir, Marsha Neposchlan, Ronda Trader

▰ Mark Doug "Doug" Willis

Died November 18, … More Information
Mark Doug "Doug" Willis, age 55 of St Rose, Illinois passed away November 18, 2015.
Obituary published: November 19, 2015 in "CarlyleUB"

▰ Mark "Doug" Willis

Died November 17, … More Information
Mark "Doug" Willis, of St Rose, Illinois, went to be with the Lord on November 17, 2015. Mark was 55.
Obituary published: November 18, 2015 in "CarlyleUB"

▰ Mark "Doug" Willis

Died November 17, … More Information
Mark "Doug" Willis, age 55 of St Rose, Illinois, joined the Lord November 17, 2015.
Obituary published: November 18, 2015 in "CentraliaMS"

▰ Marilyn J Willis

Died July 01, … More Information
Marilyn J Willis, born November 27, 1937 died on July 1, 2013 in Rockford, Illinois. Marilyn was 75. Tags: #Freeport #Illinois #Leslie #Mount #Elco #National #Champion #Wal- #Life #Denise #Shaw #Darla #Dawn #Willis #Marilyns #American #Society #Street #Rockford
Obituary: Marilyn J. Willis, 75, of Rockford, Illinois, passed away peacefully on , 1, 2013. She was born 27, 1937, in Freeport, Illinois. Marilyn married Leslie O. Willis on May 11, 1957, in Mount Carroll, Illinois. Marilyn spent many years working in manufacturing at Elco, National Lock and Champion/Tenneco. In her early retirement years she also worked at Wal-Mart. Marilyn enjoyed crafts, arranging flowers and spending time with her family. Marilyn was a member of New Life Church.
Survivors include children, Denise (Steve) Shaw, Darla Griffin, Dawn Willis, Dan (Christy) Willis; ten grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and many special friends.
At Marilyns request, no services will be held. In lieu of flowers, donations in Marilyns name may be directed to the American Cancer Society, 4312 E. State Street, Rockford, IL 61108.
Cremation Society of Illinois assisted the family.

▰ Marie (Godar) Willis

Died October 07, … More Information
Marie (Godar) Willis, a resident of Carrollton, Illinois for decades, died October 7, 2003 in Carrollton, Illinois at the age of 83.
Obituary published: October 08, 2003 in "Calhoun N-H"

▰ Margaret Lucinda Frances (Dukes) Willis

Died February 25, … More Information
Margaret Lucinda Frances (Dukes) Willis, age 87 of Hopedale, Illinois, passed away peacefully February 25, 2007.
Obituary published: February 26, 2007 in "Pekin DT"

▰ Marcus James Willis

Died July 17, … More Information
Marcus James Willis, of Mt Vernon, Illinois, joined the Lord July 17, 2013. Marcus was 83.
Obituary published: July 18, 2013 in "CentraliaMS"

▰ Marcus James Willis

Died May 11, … More Information
Marcus James Willis, of Mt Vernon, Illinois, left hisearthly home and passed through the Veil to his Eternal Home May 11, 2013. Marcus was 83.
Obituary published: May 12, 2013 in "CentraliaMS"

▰ Marcheta Joy Willis

Died October 21, … More Information
Marcheta Joy Willis, age 59 of Mt Vernon, Illinois, went into the presence of the Lord on October 21, 2011.
Obituary published: October 22, 2011 in "CentraliaMS"

▰ Magnolia L (Townsend) Willis

Died March 29, … More Information
Magnolia L (Townsend) Willis, age 65 of Illinois, born in W Point, Mississippi, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before she March 29, 2003.
Obituary published: March 30, 2003 in "News-Gazette"

▰ Magnolia L (Townsend) Willis

Died March 28, … More Information
Magnolia L (Townsend) Willis, of Illinois, born in W Point, Mississippi, gained her wings on March 28, 2003. Magnolia was 65.
Obituary published: March 29, 2003 in "News-Gazette"

▰ Magnolia Willis

Died March 25, … More Information
On March 25, 2003, Magnolia Willis, 65, of Urbana, Illinois left us to live with the Father in her new eternal home.
Obituary published: March 26, 2003 in "News-Gazette"

▰ Mack Ross Willis

Died April 02, … More Information
Mack Ross Willis, age 76 of Anna, Illinois, died on April 2, 2003.
Obituary published: April 03, 2003 in "Southern I"

▰ Lucille Irene (Dick) Willis

Died February 08, … More Information
Lucille Irene (Dick) Willis, age 73 of Petersburg, Illinois, passed from this world into the next February 8, 2006.
Obituary published: February 09, 2006 in "State J-R"

▰ Lowell Dean Willis

Died March 13, … More Information
Lowell Dean Willis, a resident of Lena, Illinois for decades, died March 13, 2000 in Lena, Illinois at the age of 86.
Obituary published: March 14, 2000 in "Dubuque T-H (IA)"

▰ Louise W Willis

Died October 28, … More Information
Louise W Willis, born March 20, 1905 joined the Lord October 28, 2013 in Wilmette, Illinois. Louise was 108.
Family members and close friends: , Annie Horne

▰ Lorraine (Rozek) Willis

Died July 12, … More Information
Lorraine (Rozek) Willis, age 71 of Illinois, born in Eaton Twp, Wisconsin, entered Heaven's gates on July 12, 2000.
Obituary published: July 13, 2000 in "Park Forest Star"

▰ Lorene M (Davis) Willis

Died February 14, … More Information
Lorene M (Davis) Willis, age 85 of Cutler, Illinois, left herearthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home February 14, 2003.
Obituary published: February 15, 2003 in "Southern I"

▰ Lorene M (Davis) Willis

Died February 19, … More Information
Lorene M (Davis) Willis, age 85 of Pinckneyville, Illinois, passed away peacefully February 19, 2003.
Obituary published: February 20, 2003 in "County Journal"

▰ Lorene M Willis

Died February 14, … More Information
Lorene M Willis, 85, went to be with the Lord on February 14, 2003 in Illinois.
Obituary published: February 15, 2003 in "Belleville N-D"

▰ Lonnie Wayne Willis

Died September 18, … More Information
Lonnie Wayne Willis, of Illinois, born in East Prairie, Missouri, joined the Lord September 18, 2013. Lonnie was 54.
Obituary published: September 19, 2013 in "County Journal"
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