Thelma M. Hastings Obituary (1923 - 2017)

Thelma M. Hastings, 94, of Urbana, IL, formerly of Cerro Gordo, IL as well as Decatur, IL passed away on Monday, October 23, 2017 at Amber Glen-Alzheimers Special Care Center, Urbana, IL. A graveside service to celebrate and honor Thelmas life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 26, 2017 at Macon County Memorial Park, Decatur, IL with Rev. Seth Jersild of Prince of Peace Lutheran, St. Joseph officiating. Family will gather at Dawson & Wikoff North Chapel, 4020 N. Water, Decatur, IL 62526 procession will leave to the cemetery at 10:30 a.m. Memorials can be made to the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, St. Joseph, IL and the First United Methodist Church of Paxton, IL. Thelma was born on August 16, 1923 in Decatur, IL the daughter of William and Ruth Burk. After graduating from high school she married Lyle W. Hastings on July 11, 1942. She worked for Orthodontists: Winter, Williams and Staley as a bookkeeper. She was formerly a member of Cerro Gordo United Methodist Church and the Junior Womens Club. In her spare time she enjoyed bowling, gardening, needle craft and her puzzles. Surviving are her children: Gloria Jeanne Finson and her husband Hugh of Monticello, IL; David Lee Hastings and his wife Judy of Paxton, IL; Michael Lynn Hastings and his wife Vicky of St. Joseph, IL; grandchildren: Joel Anthony (Mary) Hastings, Clifford Keith (Ron Hoppe) Hastings, Brandon Michael (Sarah) Hastings and Ian Michael (Jamie) Hastings; great-grandchildren: Asti Capri Hastings, Jolee Clara Rose Hastings, Alexandra Jay Hastings, Sydney Katherine Hastings and Ryan Patrick Hastings. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and three sisters: Evelyn, Dorothy, and Barbara. Special thanks to the staff of Amber Glen-Alzheimers Special Care Center. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.dawson-wikoff.com.