F. Wildman

F. Louise (Hale) Wildman, 87, of Decatur, IL, died 10:50 P.M., Monday, October 31, 2011, at St. Mary's Hospital, Decatur, IL. Funeral services will be 10:30 A.M., Saturday, November 5, 2011, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, with visitation 4 to 6 P.M., Friday, November 4, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Hewitt Cemetery, Lovington, IL. Louise was born February 16, 1924, in Cerro Gordo Township, Illinois, the daughter of Alva Clinton and Lena (Bolsen) Hale. She married Robert Eugene Wildman on April 6, 1945 in Liberal, KS. Louise returned home and received her R.N. degree in August, 1945. Louise was a member of Antioch Christian Church. She was a Registered Nurse at Mercy Hospital in Muskegon, MI. Louise was a Sunday School teacher and a Girl Scout leader during the period of time when her children were young. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Robert of Decatur, IL; children Phyllis Patterson of New Jersey, Elaine Anderson of Arizona, Eric Wildman (Debbie) of Texas, Rachael Norton (Bruce) of Indiana, and Sara Robertson (Terry) of Illinois; 12 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren; sisters Ruth Womer (Jim) of Bement, IL, Wilma Smith of Decatur, IL, sister-in-law Marlene Hale of Hernando, FL, and sister Rev. Evelyn Hale of Lovington, IL; brother-in-law Freeman Wildman (Lucille) of Lovington, IL; sister-in-law Phyllis Wildman of Sullivan, IL; step-sister Wanda Traxler (Darell) of Arthur, IL. Louise had many nieces and nephews, whom she loved dearly. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Fred and Lloyd and sister Edna. The family wishes to thank the Doctors and Nurses staff at St. Mary's Hospital for their exceptional service and loving care given to Louise during her journey. Louise will be missed by her loving family and many friends. Memorials may be made to the Arthritis Foundation. "
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