COMPTON — Fern E. Eggers, 98, of Compton, passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. She was born July 31, 1918 in Bradford Township, the daughter of Willard Edward and Maye (Gerbers) Wilson. She was united in marriage to Leo H.J. Eggers on March 26, 1939 in Ashton.
Fern and her husband farmed in the Compton area for many years. She was very active in the Compton community. She was a Cub Scout den mother, past matron and long-time member of the Juanita Chapter OES #391, and 4-H leader. She was a long-time and active member of the Compton United Methodist Church, where she taught Sunday School for many years. Mrs. Eggers was a member of the Lee County Farm Bureau.
She is survived by her son, Richard (Nancy) Eggers of Paw Paw; her daughter, Linda Dombrowski of Compton; nine grandchildren, Kevin (Michelle) Eggers of Indianapolis, Kristine (Scott) Meadows of St. Charles, Jason Eggers of Glen Ellyn, Anthony (Theresa) Eggers of Grimes, Iowa, Justin (Rachel) Eggers of Hinckley, Michelle (John) Hilleson of Lee, Sue (Robert) Bertenshaw of Seattle, Wash., Michele (Don) Faletti of Peru, and Karissa (Greg) Pettet of Peru; and 30 great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, Fern is preceded in death by her husband, Leo; one sister; and one brother.
Visitation will be Sunday, May 14 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Torman Funeral Home, 510 Flagg St., in Paw Paw.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 15 at the Compton United Methodist Church, 139 W. Chestnut St., in Compton, Pastor Dave Holden officiating. Interment will follow in Melugin Grove Cemetery in Compton.
Memorials may be directed to the Compton Fire Department.
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