Doris M. Hunter

Doris M. Hunter, 97, of Roseville, IL passed away Saturday April 8, 2017, 4:43 p.m. at the Care Center of Abingdon, Abingdon, IL. She was born Monday March 15, 1920, in Youngstown, IL the daughter of Charles Gerald and Fern Alta (Adams) Dean. She married Willard Hunter on June 26, 1942 in Ft. Lewis, Washington. He preceded her on October 20, 1996.

Those left to cherish her memory are Children Larry (Cyndy Colette) Hunter, Jimmy Hunter (Judy Johnson), Connie (Roger) Corbin all of Roseville, IL; grandchildren Jason (Michelle) Hunter, Nick (Becca) Hunter, Chad Hunter, Sara (Joe) Huston, Jenny (Jim) Hood, Jesse Corbin, Bethany Corbin (Nick Leary); several great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews; siblings LaReta Brooks of Peoria, IL, Selma (Larry) Bradford of Good Hope, IL, Gerald (Dorothy) Dean of Industry, IL and one sister-in-law Wanda Hunter of Abingdon, IL. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, 2 sisters (Emma McDonald & Betty Dile).

Doris was very active in the Walnut Grove United Methodist Church. She baked pies for many activities. She loved to garden which was probably close to an acre, and was known for her clean flower beds. She and Willard farmed for many years. She had over 50 colors of iris and she was always gracious to share a start. She was involved in raising all of her grandchildren, she loved being called Grammy, and she was very proud of all of them. She was an excellent cook and everyone knew her fried chicken. She raised chickens from the time she was a little girl until she was 92.

Funeral service will be Wednesday April 12, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. at the Wise Family Funeral Home Roseville, IL. Visitation will be Tuesday evening April 11, 2017 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the Wise Family Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Roseville Township Cemetery Roseville, IL. Memorials may be made to the Walnut Grove United Methodist Church. Please sign the online guestbook at www.wisefamily-hooverhall.com. Wise Family Funeral Homes Roseville, IL are in charge of the arrangements.

Visitation

Tuesday April 11, 2017 ~ 5:00-7:00 p.m.

Wise Family Funeral Home Roseville, IL

Funeral Service

Wednesday April 12, 2017 ~ 10:30 a.m.

Wise Family Funeral Home Roseville, IL