Adeline M McQueen Obituary (1916 - 2017)

Adeline M. McQueen, age 100, of Decatur, IL, peacefully slipped away on Wednesday, January 11, 2017, with family at her side. Funeral services celebrating her life will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, January 16, 2017 at Dawson & Wikoff North Chapel in Decatur, IL. A visitation is scheduled from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. before the service. Interment will follow the funeral service in Newman Cemetery, Newman, IL at 2:00 p.m. Adeline will be laid to rest beside her husband, David E. (Irish) McQueen. Adeline was born in Marion County, Illinois on September 30, 1916 to parents Mattie and Fred Williams. She married Irish McQueen on July 10, 1935. The mother of eight children, she is survived by Beverly Huckaba of Columbia, MO, Judy Falk (Ed) of Forsyth, IL, Jan Green (Denny) of Creve Coeur, MO, Lloyd McQueen (Debbie) of Decatur, IL, Denny McQueen (Penny) of Decatur, IL, Rick McQueen (Karen) of Acworth, GA, and daughters-in-law Joyce (Jim) McQueen of Decatur, IL & Carol (Bill) McQueen of Franklin, TN. Adeline was preceded in death by her husband Irish, sons James (Jim) McQueen & William (Bill) McQueen, son-in-law James (Jim) Huckaba, grandson Doug Falk, great granddaughter Sydne Lozano, her parents, and brothers & sisters. She is a member of Church of the Brethren, Decatur, IL. Adeline leaves a legacy of grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, and friends who loved her without reserve. She loved sports and was an avid St. Louis Cardinal fan. The McQueen family wishes to issue a gift of gratitude and heartfelt thanks to the loving and caring staff at Imboden Creek Living Center, and a "special" thank you of love to Rhonda Luther, CEO of Imboden. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to the charity of your choice. Condolences and memories can be shared with the family at the www.dawson-wikoff.com.