Anna Marie Castle

Mt. Morris, IL, Anna Marie Castle, age 96, died Thursday December 31, 2015 in Pinecrest Manor Terrace. Anna was born Dec 29, 1919 in Pine Creek Township, Ogle County, IL the daughter John & Gennie (Johnson) Dirksen. She graduated Oregon High School class of 1936, where she was Valedictorian; she then earned her BA Degree NIU and graduated with Honors. Anna married T.M. Castle on June 28, 1948 in Oregon, IL; he preceded her in death on September 2, 2005. She was a teacher serving the communities of Sterling, Polo, and most of her years in Mt. Morris Schools. She enjoyed gardening, reading, traveling where she traveled the world, and most of all loved her family. She is survived by her Son: John (Donna) Castle, Solon, IA; Daughter: Leanne (Casper) Manheim, Oregon, IL; Grandchildren: Jason Castle, Solon, IA, Adam Castle, Denver, CO, Eric Manheim, Byron, IL, Aaron Moore, Mt. Morris, IL, Brian Manheim, Dexter, GA, Kaitlin Moore, Stillman Valley, IL, Victoria Manheim, Emporia, KS; Sister: Leona Hayenga, Dixon, IL. Anna is preceded in death by her Parents, Husband: T.M., Daughter: Jan Ellen Castle, Brother: Ronald Dirksen, Sister: Helen Dirksen. Private memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorials to Pinecrest Terrace and/or Color Me a Memory.