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Doris Stephens

February 2, 1924 — June 25, 2015

Doris Stephens

Roanoke - Elsie Doris Stephens, 91, formerly of Minonk, IL, passed away at 4:45 pm on Thursday June 25, 2015 at the Apostolic Christian Home of Roanoke.

She was born on February 2, 1924 in Secor, IL to Sedric and Mary Letsinger Scott. She married Charles William Stephens on August 17, 1941 at the Federated Church in El Paso, IL. He passed away on February 19, 1998.

Surviving are her children, William "Jim" (Nancy) Stephens of Rutland, IL; Mary Jane (Dan) Steffen of El Paso, IL; Elaine Sheets of Toluca, IL; Charles (Elaine) Stephens of Minonk; one sister, Vera Rippel of Springfield, IL; two brothers, John Scott of Cincinnati, OH; J.S. "Pat" (Rose) Scott of El Paso, IL; 11 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; three bothers, Joe, Bill, and Lawrence Scott; two sisters, Francis Meador and Lois Janssen; one great granddaughter, Kayla Steffen; and one son-in-law, Jim Sheets.

Doris was a homemaker who was always working hard on the family farm. She was known for her baking and her cooking and enjoyed preparing treats to take to her family and friends.

She was a member of the Roanoke United Methodist Church where funeral services will be held at 10:00 am on Monday June 29. Rev. Charlie Graul will officiate. Visitation will be held from 1:30-4 pm on Sunday and 9-10 am on Monday both visitations held at the church. Burial will be in Secor Cemetery. Knapp-Johnson-Harris Funeral Home in Roanoke is in charge of arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to Easter Seals in honor of her great granddaughter, Kayla or to the Apostolic Christian Home of Roanoke. Online condolences may be sent to the family at knappjohnsonharris.com.

Visitation

JUN 28. 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM (CDT)

Roanoke United Methodist Church
401 N. Church Street
Roanoke, IL 61561

Visitation

JUN 29. 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM (CDT)

Roanoke United Methodist Church
401 N. Church Street
Roanoke, IL 61561

Funeral Services

JUN 29. 10:00 AM (CDT)

Roanoke United Methodist Church
401 N. Church Street
Roanoke, IL 61561

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