Laura M. Valentine, 85, of Decatur, passed away at 8:37 a.m.,Sunday, May 6, 2012, in Decatur Memorial Hospital,Decatur.
A graveside service will be at 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 9, 2012, at Mt. Gilead Cemetery, Decatur with Rev. Dr. Michael Hoy officiating. Dawson & Wikoff Funeral Home, Mt.Zion is assisting the family with services. Memorials may be made to the First Lutheran Church, Decatur. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.dawson-wikoff.com.
Laura was born November 9, 1926, in Springfield, IL the daughter of Arthur M. and Laura (Lucas) Dellert. She married William AJ Valentine on November 11, 1945. He preceded her in death on March 14, 1991. She retired from Dynagraphics Inc. in 2001 as the bookkeeper for the company. She was a member of First Lutheran Church, enjoyed playing cards, and had a passion for cooking.
Surviving are her sons: William A. Valentine and his wife Erin of Decatur and James R. Valentine and his wife A. Faye of Decatur; brother: James A. Dellert and his wife Carol of Decatur; sisters: Mary Ann Woodward and her husband Elmer of St. Joseph, IL and Dorothy Mae Kinsinger of Killeen, TX; sister-in-law: Reba Dellert of Milwaukee, WI; grandchildren: Craig W. Valentine of Florence, SC, Keely Ann McClure and her husband Matt of Fishers, IN, and Joanna L. Matlock and her husband Chris of Mt. Zion; four great-grandchildren also survive.
She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and her two brothers: Robert and Arthur Jr.
| Al Weidlich, Pastor (retired) |
To the family and loved ones of Laura Valentine |
May 10, 2012 |
Dear Family and loved ones of Mrs. Laura Valentine,
I knew Ms. Valentine through church and she was kind and friendly to me . I believe she was a conscientious woman, who had strong feelings and ideas.Our paths did not cross often, but the article in the paper about her told of her large family and connections with people.Certainly she will be missed and is at peace now.We are glad she was a sister member at First Lutheran Church. May God's peace bring you comfort.May good memories sorround you in your loss.
| Lynn Cullison |
Admin Assist Heartland Tech Academy |
May 8, 2012 |
Jim and family -- Thinking of you during this time. My prayers for God's comfort and peace to be with you and may memories of your mom bring you a smile.
| Charles & Germaine McClure |
Our Deepest Sympathy |
May 7, 2012 |
Thinking of all of you in the loss of your mother & grandmother. Our prayers go with you during this difficult time.
