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Fern Grammer, 93 of Mahomet, IL., formerly of
Murphysboro passed away at 7:08pm on Wednesday, August 25, 2010 in
Mahomet. Fern was born on March 15, 1917 in Herrin, IL., to the late James
Benjamin and Lauretta Ann (Brothers) McElmurry. She was united in marriage
to Howard Grammer on April 8, 1939 in St. Louis, MO.; Howard preceded her
in death on October 23, 1991. Mrs. Grammer was a homemaker and a wonderful
wife and mother. She was an active member of First Christian Church of
Murphysboro and was responsible for organizing the first children's
nursery. Fern was a Cub Scout Den Mother and Girl Scouts Leader, member of
the Home Extension and a sewing club. She gave of herself in volunteer
work at the St. Joseph Memorial Hospital and a Christian Nursing Home in
Herrin. Funeral services will be Saturday, August 28, 2010 at 12 noon at
Crawshaw Funeral Home in Murphysboro, Pastor Frank Voorhees will
officiate. Burial will be at Pleasant Grove Memorial Park near
Murphysboro. Visitation will be Saturday from 10 am until the hour of
services at the funeral home. She is survived by one son and
Daughter-in-law; James & Louise Grammer of Mahomet and one daughter
and-son-in-law; Catherine & Craig Voorhees of Bridgeton, MO., ten
grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and
husband she was preceded in death by 2 sisters and 2 brothers.
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