B Irene Jackson Obituary (1935 - 2014)

B. Irene Jackson, 78, of Latham, formerly of Mt. Auburn passed away at 1:15 a.m. (Jan. 9, 2014) at Decatur Rehabilitation & Health Care Center. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday (Jan. 13, 2014) at Riverside Cemetery, Illiopolis, IL. Dawson & Wikoff West Wood St. Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Memorials can be made to the Illiopolis United Methodist Church. Irene was born on February 4, 1935 the daughter of Arthur and Hazel (Tucker) Williams. She married Kenneth Jackson on April 2, 1955. He preceded her in death on October 15, 1998. She was a member of Mt. Auburn United Methodist Church and also attended Illiopolis United Methodist Church. She was also a member of Mt. Pulaski American Legion Auxiliary. She retired from Caterpillar in 1995 after 26 years of service. She loved to spend time with her family and playing cards. Surviving are her children: Wendy (Gary) Leonard of Pleasanton, KS; Sherry (Randy) Carey of Mt. Auburn, IL; Hope Allen of Decatur, IL; Ronnie Jackson of Morriston, FL; Sue (Jeff) Uber of Springfield, IL; and Jacki (Jim) Alsobrook of Rockin, CA; 10 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren; sister: Linda Porter of Niantic, IL. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, three brothers, one sister and one grandson: Ryan Leonard. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Decatur Rehabilitation for their extra care for Mom. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.dawson-wikoff.com.