Dora Elsie Upchurch's Obituary
Dora Elsie Upchurch, 91, of Decatur, IL formerly of Bourbonnais, IL. passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2017 in Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Dora was born on June 21, 1925 in Albany, KY the daughter of John T. and Ada E. Harlan.
Surviving are her son, James D. Upchurch (Corie) of Forsyth; grandchildren, Angela K. Wilhelm (Jon) of Cartersville; and Cynthia M. Lewis (Adam) of Forsyth, IL; great-grandchildren, Joshua J. Lewis, Brian A. Lewis, Lainey K. Lewis, Nicholas W. Wilhelm, & Jacob J. Wilhelm.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence E. Upchurch, parents, John T Harlan and Ada E. Harlan, brothers, Arthur Harlan, Walter Harlan, Floyd Harlan, and Luther Harlan, sisters, Nora Dishon and Edna Harlan.
Private family burial will take place at a later date in New Crown Cemetery in Indianapolis, IN.
The family of Dora Elsie Upchurch is being served by Moran & Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2801 N. Monroe Street, Decatur, IL 62526. Send condolences and share memories with the family at www.moranandgoebel.com.
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