"So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time."
In loving memory of
Thelma Rabe
September 27, 2017
Thelma Pauline Rabe, age 92, of Quincy, died Wednesday, September 27, 2017, at 4:25 am in Good Samaritan Home.
Thelma was born December 7, 1924 in Lima Township, IL, a daughter of Harry Glenn and Jennie Priepot Seward. She married Roger Henry Rabe on November 3, 1943 in Palmyra, Missouri. He preceded her in death on August 27, 2009.
Thelma was a graduate of Mendon Township High School. She was a 50 year member of the Order of the Eastern Star and a 65 year member of Adams County HCE. Thelma was also a member of the Payson Lioness Club as well as an active member of the Payson Congregational Church. Thelma greatly enjoyed traveling and cooking, with baking being her specialty. She also liked embroidery, particularly making quilt tops for her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Survivors include: her daughter, Marcia Schieferdecker of Ursa, IL; two sons: Lester (Nancy) Rabe of Champaign, IL; and Bruce (Terry) Rabe of Elkhorn, WI; six grandchildren: Clinton (Jamie) Rabe of Ames, IA; Nicole (Stacy McWilliams) Rabe of New York, NY; Brittany Rabe of Elkhorn, WI; Scott (Beverly) Schieferdecker of O'Fallon, MO; Ryan (Beth) Schieferdecker of Sun Prairie, WI; and Erica (Brad) Huntley of Loraine, IL; ten great grandchildren: Anna, Emily, Sara, Liliana, and Cora Schieferdecker; Madeline, Elsa, and Evelyn Rabe; and Jayce and Kade Huntley.
In addition to her husband, Thelma was preceded in death by four sisters; Mary Short, Ruth and Edith, who died in childhood, and Betty Wollbrink; three brothers: Glen, Otis, and Carroll Seward; and her son-in-law, Larry Schieferdecker.
Services: 10:00 am Tuesday, October 3, 2017 at Mendon Congregational Church, with Rev. Bruce Willard and Chaplain James Riley officiating.
Burial: Quincy Memorial Park, Quincy, Illinois
Visitation: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm, Monday October 2, 2017 at Hansen-Spear Funeral Home
Memorials: Good Samaritan Home Foundation or Four Star Public Library District Foundation
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Hansen-Spear Funeral Directors are in charge of the arrangements.
Tributes
"Bruce, I never met your Mom, but knowing you for over 10 years (and, yes it has been that long) I'm certain she was and will forever be remembered wonderful as a loving and caring person for as the saying goes "the Apple doesn't fall far from the tree." Always treasure your memories and keep them in your heart."
"Marcia and family - Sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother. Cherish all the good memories."
"I am sorry for your loss. God bless and keep you."
"So sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. She was a wonderful woman."
"I'm sorry for your loss. It's always hard to lose a mother but keep memories of her close. She was a wonderful lady. Prayers and blessings for your family from the Decker family."
"Bruce, I am so sorry to hear about your mom. Keeping you in my thoughts."
"So sorry for your loss. Thelma was a wonderful woman."
"Marcia and family, I?m so sorry for your loss."
"Bruce and family, I am so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. You are in our prayers."
"Sorry for your loss. 92 is a pretty good score. I am sure you have some great memories so keep them with you."