Charlotte Eloise Underwood, 85, of Maroa died at 4:30 p.m. Saturday (July 23, 2011) at home.
She was born in Decatur on Dec. 18, 1925 to Charles and Lena Creekmur. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Robert Creekmur; sons, David Earles and Gary Underwood and grandson, Dillon Underwood.
She married Robert "Bob" Underwood on March 28, 1953. He survives. She is also survived by her children, Rich (Candy) Underwood, Jim (April) Underwood and Kenny Underwood; 12 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and special cousins, the Young's.
Charlotte graduated from Maroa High School, attended Millikin University, and worked as a secretary at the high school and Decatur Memorial Hospital in her early life. She wrote a weekly column and took pictures for the Maroa Prairie Post. She was involved for many years with the organizations and committees such as the American Legion Auxiliary, D.A.R., Maroa Women's Club, PTA, Wednesday Bridge Club, Millikin Sorority, Maroa Forsyth Alumni Association, Cub Scouts, and many, many more, for if there was a volunteer needed in the community she was the first to commit.
Charlotte's main focus in life was supporting her family and she especially relished her role of cheering at the many bowling events she attended over the years. She was always there for Bob and when her health failed he was there for her. Charlotte was a dedicated member of the Maroa United Methodist Church and sang in the choir and at weddings and funerals for many years.
Herald & Review (Decatur, IL) — Tuesday, July 26, 2011
She was born in Decatur on Dec. 18, 1925 to Charles and Lena Creekmur. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Robert Creekmur; sons, David Earles and Gary Underwood and grandson, Dillon Underwood.
She married Robert "Bob" Underwood on March 28, 1953. He survives. She is also survived by her children, Rich (Candy) Underwood, Jim (April) Underwood and Kenny Underwood; 12 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and special cousins, the Young's.
Charlotte graduated from Maroa High School, attended Millikin University, and worked as a secretary at the high school and Decatur Memorial Hospital in her early life. She wrote a weekly column and took pictures for the Maroa Prairie Post. She was involved for many years with the organizations and committees such as the American Legion Auxiliary, D.A.R., Maroa Women's Club, PTA, Wednesday Bridge Club, Millikin Sorority, Maroa Forsyth Alumni Association, Cub Scouts, and many, many more, for if there was a volunteer needed in the community she was the first to commit.
Charlotte's main focus in life was supporting her family and she especially relished her role of cheering at the many bowling events she attended over the years. She was always there for Bob and when her health failed he was there for her. Charlotte was a dedicated member of the Maroa United Methodist Church and sang in the choir and at weddings and funerals for many years.
Herald & Review (Decatur, IL) — Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Charlotte Eloise Underwood, 85, of Maroa died at 4:30 p.m. Saturday (July 23, 2011) at home.
She was born in Decatur on Dec. 18, 1925 to Charles and Lena Creekmur. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Robert Creekmur; sons, David Earles and Gary Underwood and grandson, Dillon Underwood.
She married Robert "Bob" Underwood on March 28, 1953. He survives. She is also survived by her children, Rich (Candy) Underwood, Jim (April) Underwood and Kenny Underwood; 12 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and special cousins, the Young's.
Charlotte graduated from Maroa High School, attended Millikin University, and worked as a secretary at the high school and Decatur Memorial Hospital in her early life. She wrote a weekly column and took pictures for the Maroa Prairie Post. She was involved for many years with the organizations and committees such as the American Legion Auxiliary, D.A.R., Maroa Women's Club, PTA, Wednesday Bridge Club, Millikin Sorority, Maroa Forsyth Alumni Association, Cub Scouts, and many, many more, for if there was a volunteer needed in the community she was the first to commit.
Charlotte's main focus in life was supporting her family and she especially relished her role of cheering at the many bowling events she attended over the years. She was always there for Bob and when her health failed he was there for her. Charlotte was a dedicated member of the Maroa United Methodist Church and sang in the choir and at weddings and funerals for many years.
Herald & Review (Decatur, IL) — Tuesday, July 26, 2011
She was born in Decatur on Dec. 18, 1925 to Charles and Lena Creekmur. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Robert Creekmur; sons, David Earles and Gary Underwood and grandson, Dillon Underwood.
She married Robert "Bob" Underwood on March 28, 1953. He survives. She is also survived by her children, Rich (Candy) Underwood, Jim (April) Underwood and Kenny Underwood; 12 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and special cousins, the Young's.
Charlotte graduated from Maroa High School, attended Millikin University, and worked as a secretary at the high school and Decatur Memorial Hospital in her early life. She wrote a weekly column and took pictures for the Maroa Prairie Post. She was involved for many years with the organizations and committees such as the American Legion Auxiliary, D.A.R., Maroa Women's Club, PTA, Wednesday Bridge Club, Millikin Sorority, Maroa Forsyth Alumni Association, Cub Scouts, and many, many more, for if there was a volunteer needed in the community she was the first to commit.
Charlotte's main focus in life was supporting her family and she especially relished her role of cheering at the many bowling events she attended over the years. She was always there for Bob and when her health failed he was there for her. Charlotte was a dedicated member of the Maroa United Methodist Church and sang in the choir and at weddings and funerals for many years.
Herald & Review (Decatur, IL) — Tuesday, July 26, 2011
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