Norma Jean Close Obituary (1937

Norma Jean Close 83 of Pontiac, IL died peacefully Monday November 30, 2020 at 4:30PM at OSF St. James-John W. Albrecht Medical Center, Pontiac, IL. Cremation rites will be accorded and a private family inurnment will be held at a later date at St. Mary's Cemetery, Pontiac, IL. Memorials in Norma's name may be made to St. Mary's Church. Calvert & Martin Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Norma was born on April 6, 1937 in Pontiac, IL a daughter of Manning Bater and Isabelle Ann (Fairchild) Close. Survivors include her, brother: Robert F. "Bob" Close of Sun City, AZ and her nieces Debra Brotzman of Tolono, IL and Laura Stroud of Streator, IL. Norma was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers: William J. Close and Thomas J. Close. Norma went to St. Mary's and was employed at St. James Hospital briefly and as a manicurist. Most of her adult life she lived at home in Pontiac and helped her mother bring up her younger brother Bob. The she cared for her mother until her death in 1999. Norma was blessed with a community of caregivers that helped her remain healthy and independent until her recent fall on November 18th. She loved keeping her little home just the way she liked it. She also loved to go clothes shopping downtown and to Pfaff's Bakery. She took great pride in her appearance. She will be missed by many for her sweet spirit. Anyone interested in more info please contact Bob Close through Calvert & Martin Funeral Home, Pontiac, IL