Mary Ellen Dubson Obituary (1924

Mary Ellen Dubson, 94 of Clinton, IL, passed away 5:46 AM April 23, 2019 at the Warner Hospital and Health Services, Clinton, IL. Graveside services will be 1:30 PM April 27, 2019 at Woodlawn Cemetery, Clinton, IL. The family entrusted Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, IL with arrangements. Memorials may be directed to DeWitt County Friendship Center. Mary Ellen was born July 28, 1924 in Clinton, IL the daughter of Clyde L. and Lucile (Clark) Harvey. She married Raymond S. Dubson, December 20, 1941 in St. Charles, MO. He passed away February 17, 1981. Survivors include her children, Carolyn (Marvin) Reed, Green Valley, IL and Michael R. Dubson, Clinton, IL, 6 grandchildren, Christal (Russ) Hamm, Pekin, IL; Sherrie (Bob) Kruse, Burlington, IA; Michael R. (Kristy Moore) Dubson, Jr., Clinton, IL; Michelle (James) Van Valey, Clinton, IL; Melinda Dubson, Taylorville, IL; and Brian (Tricia) Cooper, Clinton, IL, 11 great grandchildren, 5 great-great grandchildren, half-sister, Pat Reynolds, Clinton, IL; Debbie (Steve) Carter, TN, Randy Dubson, IN, and Gary Dubson, TX whom she raised as her own children. She was preceded in death by her parents, daughter, Linda Cooper, brother, Clyde Harvey, Jr., sister, Ruth Cope, 10 step-siblings, as well as half-sister, Evelyn. Mary Ellen worked at IGA in the Deli for many years. She loved crocheting and playing Bingo and was known as "Grandma Bingo".