Opal I Shoemaker Obituary (1930 - 2019)

Opal I. Shoemaker, 88 of Maroa, IL passed away 10:31 P.M. July 5, 2019 at her family residence, Maroa, IL. Visitation will be 10 - 11 AM Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at the Calvert Funeral Home, Maroa, IL. Private graveside services will immediately follow the visitation at the Maroa Cemetery, Maroa, IL with Scott Marsh officiating. Memorials may be directed to the Texas Christian Church or the Maroa Fire and Rescue. Opal was born December 18, 1930 at home in DeWitt County, IL the daughter of Thelbert and Viola (Benningfield) Wise. She married Willard D. Shoemaker July 6, 1952 at the Maroa Christian Church. He passed away July 25, 2016. Survivors include her children, Gay W. Shoemaker, Maroa, IL; Eric E. Shoemaker, Maroa, IL; Linda M. (Mark) Welch, Council Bluffs, IA; Marsha E. Shoemaker, Schaumburg, IL; Melody A. (William) Morse, Kansas City, MO; 5 grandchildren, David (Jesse) Shoemaker, John (Cassy) Shoemaker, Jillian (Julio) Medrano, Joseph (Charis) Welch, Jacob Welch, 7 great-grandchildren, 1 step-great grandchild, 2 nieces, Shirley (Robert) Marquiss, Vienna, IL and Sheila Dawson, Bethany, IL. She was preceded is death by her parents, 1 sister, 1 brother-in-law and nephew. Opal was a farm wife and homemaker.