Juanita W. Kopetz's Obituary
Juanita W. Kopetz, 87, of Decatur, IL passed into eternity on Monday, February 18, 2008, at Eastview Terrace Nursing Home in Sullivan, IL.
Home going services will be at 11:00 AM, Friday, February 22, 2008 at Moran & Goebel Funeral Home, with Rev. Dr. C. D. Stuart officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to services. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be sent to Cancer Care Specialists of Central Illinois SC Charitable Fund.
Juanita was born October 29, 1920 in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Gus C. Scheef and Marie Ellis-Scheef. She married Albert W. Kopetz on September 11, 1948 in Decatur.
Juanita retired from A. E. Staley Mfg. Co. after 42 years of service. She leaves to cherish her loving memory her husband Albert, adopted daughter by heart and love, Jeanette Alfred Hawkins Sr., and grandchildren; Sharon James Fallon of Gilbert, AZ, Crystal Ricky Micou of Suffolk, VA., Toni Todd Austin of Point Mugu, CA, Christie Rodney Johnson of San Antonio, TX and Angela Garmon of Phoenix, AZ. There are nine great-grandchildren.
Her only son, only sister and parents preceded Juanita in death.
The family wishes to thank the staff of Eastview Terrace Nursing Home and St. John’s Hospice for providing such tender, loving care. Mrs. Kopetz was a wonderful wife and grandmother and will be deeply missed
The family of Juanita W. Kopetz is being served by Moran & Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2801 N. Monroe Street, Decatur.
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