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| Mara Lee James |
| Date Of Birth: | 10/30/1915 |
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| Date Of Death: | 11/18/2011 |
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| Service Date: | Celebration of Life Service- Tuesday, November 29, 2011 at 2:00 pm at Maple Lawn Homes Memorial Hall. Visitation one hour prior to the service. |
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Mara Lee James
Eureka- Mara Lee James, 96, of Eureka, IL passed away at 10:45
am on Friday, November 18, 2011 at Maple Lawn Homes in Eureka,
IL.
She was born on October 30, 1915 in Lewistown, IL a daughter of
Bruce and Mildred Drake O'Brien. She married Russell James in June
1941 in Peoria. He preceded her in death as did one brother, James.
She is survived by one sister, Charlotte Noe of Eureka, IL.
Mara Lee attended Lewistown High School and graduated from
Eureka College where she was active and held leadership roles in a
number of campus organizations including Delta Zeta Sorority.
She taught school for one year then worked as a draftsman at
Caterpillar, Inc. for over 30 years. While living in West Peoria,
she attended West Bluff Christian Church where she served as
secretary. She also tutored adults in the Frank Lawback Reading
Program.
Mara Lee enjoyed sports especially tennis and swimming. She and
her husband enjoyed going to concerts and ballroom dancing. They
traveled widely and vacationed in a number of states.
A celebration of life service will be held at 2:00 pm on
Tuesday, November 29, 2011 at Maple Lawn Memorial Hall. Rev. Doug
Hicks will officiate. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the
service. Burial of ashes will be in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in
Delevan, IL.
Memorial contributions may be made to Maple Lawn Homes or a
charity of the donor's choice. Online condolences may be sent to
the family at ruestmanharrisfuneralhome.com.
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