Nellie Mae Karr

Nellie Mae Karr - 89 5/12/1920 - 2/4/2010

Mt. Morris, IL - Nellie Mae Karr, age 89, died February 4, 2010 in Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home, Mt. Morris, IL. Nellie was born May 12, 1920 in Pine Creek Township, Ogle County, IL; the daughter of Sylvester M. and Vernie (Barnhart) Wakenight. Mrs. Karr married John M. Karr, September 4, 1948 in Pomeroy, Ohio. He preceded her in Death in 1990. She was a homemaker and she was a member of First Baptist Church, Oregon, IL. She was also a member of the Mt. Morris Women of the Moose. She is survived by 2 daughters: Nancy (Michael) Plemmons, Lightsville, IL., and Evelyn & Vern Lovelett Plasters, Loves Park, IL. 3 Grandchildren: Debra (Roger) Pulver, Janesville, WI; Kandy (Doug) Jones, Loves Park, IL; and Terry Plemmons, Mt. Morris, IL. 8 Great-Grandchildren and 5 Great Great Grandchildren. Nellie is preceded in death by her parents, husband, brother Lloyd; sister June; 2 half-brothers Glen and Clarence; Grandson Tim and 1 infant Grandson Allen. Funeral services will be Monday February 8, 2010 at 11:00 A.M. in Finch Funeral Home, 405 E. Hitt St., Mt. Morris, IL. Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery, Mt. Morris, IL. Visitation will be Monday February 8, 2010 from 10:00 A.M. til service time. Memorials to the Baptist Church, Oregon, IL. Visitation: Monday February 8, 2010 10:00 - 11:00 A.M. Finch Funeral Home Service: Monday February 8, 2010 11:00 A.M. Finch Funeral Home