Dolores Ann Eblin Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Dolores Ann (Osterman) Eblin, age 84, of rural Creal Springs, IL, passed away peacefully at 9:19 a.m. on Saturday, September 12, 2015, at her home. She was born on Wednesday, February 4, 1931, in rural Wayne County, IL near the small town of Geff, located north of Fairfield, the daughter of Joseph Evert and Lola Ann (Grove) Osterman. Dolores attended school in Cisne of Wayne County and was a graduate of Cisne High School. She comes from a family that has many school teachers in their history dating back to the mid 1800’s. After graduation she enrolled at Southern Illinois University of Carbondale, IL. During this time of attending Southern Illinois University she had to return back to Wayne County for a while to work teaching school in a one room school house to raise money to finish her education. After her return to Carbondale, she completed her Bachelor Degree in Education. She then went on with her education and received her Master Degree in Education in Memphis, TN. Dolores had a long career of teaching for 35 years including at the Cisne School, Dodd’s School in Mt. Vernon and in Homestead, FL. After her retirement, Dolores continued to be involved in education with many area schools as a Reading Diagnostic Specialist. She was united in marriage to Clayton Russell Eblin on Monday, December 24, 1951, in Enterprise, IL and together they shared over 60 years of marriage until his death on Saturday, March 17, 2012. Dolores was of the Baptist faith. She also was a former member of the Eastern Star, proud member the Daughters of the American Revolution, Vienna, IL Chapter and the Marion Senior Citizen’s Center where she enjoyed attending every day. Some of her other interests included gardening when she was younger, was an avid reader reading up to 10 books a month and collecting antiques. Though she kept busy, one of the most important parts of her life was her family. She always took interest and encouraged them in all of their activities, especially those of her grandchildren. She enjoyed the many family gatherings and treasured the memories that were created. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Eric and Teresa Eblin of Creal Springs, IL; daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Richard Vanegas of Marion, IL; thirteen grandchildren, Jennifer Roby and husband Derek, Julie Miller and husband Jed, Bayleigh Lowe and husband Jake, Heather Goetsch and husband Matthew, Amanda Pauls and husband Kirby, Jeff Young and wife Esther, Brian Dayton, Kasey Vanegas, Jessica Young, Chad McPherson, Allison Eblin, Shandril Dayton and Sarah Eblin, seven great grandchildren; brother, Joseph Osterman of Tampa, FL; sister-in-law, Irene Sledge of McLeansboro, IL; two brothers-in-law, Noble E. Eblin and wife Othela “Kitty” of Tuscola, IL and Harold L. “Bob” Eblin and wife Anna of Mt. Vernon, IL, other extended family and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband; two sons, Mark Allen Eblin on February 3, 2001 and Ruston D. Eblin on November 20, 2001 and daughter, Drinda A. Dayton on July 19, 2006. Arrangements for Dolores Ann (Osterman) Eblin were entrusted to Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home, 900 N. Court St., Marion, IL. The time of the visitation was from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 16, 2015, at the funeral home. During the time of visitation a “Reflection of Life” DVD Memorial Tribute featuring special people, places and events of Dolores’ life was presented to the family and friends. Following the time of visitation funeral service was at 1:30 p.m. with Rev. Bob Chrisco presiding. The prelude and postlude musical selections were presented by pianist, Lori Creamer. Special vocal musical selections presented during the service were “Blessed Assurance” by Lori Creamer who accompanied herself on the piano, “What a Friend We Have In Jesus” by Dolores’ granddaughter, Julie Miller with her husband Jed accompanying on the violin and Lori Creamer accompanying on the piano and “If You Could See Me Now” by Dolores’ granddaughter, Amanda Pauls with recorded accompaniment. Interment followed next to her husband in Rose Hill Cemetery of Marion, IL. Pallbearers were Derek Roby, Chad McPherson, Jed Miller, Marvin Malone, Brian Dayton, and Jeff Young. Following the committal service at the cemetery the family and friends gathered at Amanda and Kirby Pauls home near Goreville, for a meal and continued time of fellowship and support. For those who preferred, memorial contributions were made to “Daughters of the American Revolution”. Contributions were given to the Vienna, IL Chapter that Dolores was a member of. Memorial envelopes were available at the funeral home. For additional information please call the funeral home at 618-993-2131.

Dolores Ann Eblin

February 4, 1931 - September 12, 2015