Thelma Marie Anderson, 92, of Rochester, died Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020, at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, Aug. 26, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Staab Funeral Home in Springfield. CDC protocol will be followed.
A private burial will be held Thursday, Aug. 27, in Camp Butler National Cemetery with Pastor Greg Busboom of St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church officiating.
Mrs. Anderson was born March 29, 1928, in Ricks Township in Christian County, the daughter of Edward and Mary (Moos) Arkebauer. She married Alvin E. Anderson at Harvel Trinity Lutheran Church on June 22, 1952, and he preceded her in death.
A 1946 graduate of Harvel High School, she attended Brown’s Business College, located in Decatur and Springfield. She was employed at the State of Illinois Division of Waterways and later at the Grundy County Service Company in Morris.
She was a member of St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Springfield since 1960. She was truly a part of the greatest generation. She loved her God, country, family and friends. She enjoyed music, crossword puzzles, sewing, yard sales, traveling and being with her family and friends.
She is survived by her son, Ralph (Tina) Anderson of Rochester; three grandchildren, Brian (Meredith) Anderson of Springfield, and Dr. Karen (Adam) Zerkle and Michelle (Jay) Boulanger, both of Rochester; great-grandchildren, Ryleigh, Reese, Ellie, Gavin, Avery and Amelia; sister-in-law, Norvella Arkebauer of Taylorville; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by daughter, Marilyn Anderson; brother, Loren Arkebauer; sister, Viola Murphy; granddaughter, Teanna; and two great-grandsons, Noah and Welles.
Memorials may be made to St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church or Wounded Warrior Project.
Online condolences may be left at www.staabfuneralhomes.com.
