Eileen F. Sleeth's Obituary
Decatur – Eileen F. Sleeth, 96, of Oreana, passed away Monday, September 5, 2022, at HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital, Decatur, IL.
Eileen was born June 2, 1926, in Chicago, IL, a daughter of Peter E. and Edna (Schacht) Kreutzer. A charter member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church and member of their visitation circle, Eileen taught third grade at Argenta/Oreana for 29 years retiring in 1991. She was a lay associate of The Sisters of St. Francis, and past trustee of the Oreana Library board.
Eileen was preceded in death by her parents, daughter, Debra Sleeth, and grandsons: Jason Sleeth and Trevor Elsea.
Surviving are her sons: Michael (Alice) Sleeth and Gregory (Cindy) Sleeth of Oreana; daughters: Kathryn (Ted) Elsea of Oreana and Rebecca (Steve) Perring of Clinton; son-in-law, Ed Carnahan of Decatur; 14 grandchildren, several great and great-great grandchildren; many other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be Saturday, September 10, 2022, from 9 am until the Mass of Christian Burial at 11 am at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Oreana Library or Oasis Day Center.
Moran & Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Services is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.moranandgoebel.com.
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