Lois Cleer

Canton – Lois “Virginia” Cleer, 93, of Canton, IL passed away at 10:50 PM Monday, February 16, 2015 at Renaissance Care Center, Canton.

She was born February 25, 1921 in Table Grove, IL to Everett and Nellie (Kirkbride) Hammond.  She married Leland Cleer on March 3, 1940 in Keokuk, IA.

He preceded her in death.

Surviving are her son, Dale (Sue) Cleer of Lewistown; two grandchildren, Francine (August) Appleton of Springfield and Andrew Cleer of St. Louis, MO; two step-grandchildren, Byron Noe of Canton and Anella (Bart) Vig of Tampa, FL; one great grandson, Henry Appleton; and three step-great-grandchildren.

Also preceding her in death were her parents and one brother.

Virginia was a secretary for VIT High School for 22 years.

She was a member of the Table Grove Community Church.

She had a collection of 1200 Teddy Bears that she collected throughout the years.

Cremation rites have been accorded.

There will be no services.

Burial of ashes will be at a later date at Ipava Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Fulton County Humane Society.

Murphy-Sedgwick Memorial Home, Canton is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com