Roberta Jean Hathorne Obituary (1925 - 2015)

Roberta Jean Hathorne, 89, of Decatur, IL passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2015 in McKinley Court. A service to celebrate Roberta's life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 6, 2015 at Dawson & Wikoff West Wood Street Funeral Home. The family will receive friends for a time of visitation one hour prior to services on Friday. Roberta will be laid to rest in Fairlawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to First Lutheran Church or American Cancer Society. Roberta was born on March 26, 1925 in Decatur, IL, the daughter of George Franklin and Sylvia Regina (Pierson) Hirst. She retired in 1987 from the City of Decatur as a data processor. Roberta was a member of First Lutheran Church and a former member of the Order of the Eastern Star. She is survived by her daughter: Jean (John) Mikels of Decatur, IL; grandchildren: John (Lisa) Mikels of Eagle, CO, Julie Mikels of Decatur, IL, Jennifer Barger of Decatur, IL, Jill Clem of Decatur, IL and Jody Rinderer; great grandchildren: Jesse Barger, Brianna Barger, Dominick Clem and Jacoby Clem; 3 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, daughter: Janet Hathorne, sisters: Mary Glazebrook and Charlotte Browning. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.dawson-wikoff.com. Visitation Friday, March 06 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Dawson & Wikoff Funeral Home 515 West Wood Street Decatur, IL 62522 (217) 429-4421 Funeral Service Friday, March 06 11:00 AM Dawson & Wikoff Funeral Home 515 West Wood Street Decatur, IL 62522 (217) 429-4421