Vera M. Getz's Obituary
Vera M. Getz, 97, of Decatur passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2013 in Fair Havens Christian Village.
Vera was born June 27, 1916 in Effingham, IL, the daughter of Jesse and Bessie (Lehman) Burrell. She was a member of Lakeview Baptist Church and of The American Gold Star Mothers. She married Roy E. Getz on December 24, 1941. He preceded her in death on October 31, 1989.
Vera leaves behind one grandson and one granddaughter.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy; parents; son, Robert William Getz; two brothers and two sisters.
A graveside service to celebrate Vera’s life will be 2 p.m. Friday, August 16, 2013 at Linwood Cemetery in Pana, IL.
The family of Vera M. Getz is being served by Moran & Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2801 N. Monroe Street, Decatur, IL. View the on line obituary and send condolences to the family at www.moranandgoebel.com.
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