Sarah Louise May

Sarah Louise May, 88, of Brimfield, passed away at 4:20 a.m., on Sunday, February 13, 2022, at Farmington Country Manor. She was born November 29, 1933, to John and Minniebelle (Rupp) Bleichner in Rosefield Township. She married Floyd May on August 15, 1953, at the Peoria County Courthouse. He preceded her in death on February 8, 2009.

She is survived by one son, Martin May of Brimfield; one daughter, Susan Rusk of Chillicothe; one sister, Eileen; two grandsons, Viston (Rochelle) Batey and Joseph (Cassi) Batey; one great-grandson, Gunner Batey; one sister-in-law, Joyce May; one brother-in-law, James Dean; and many nieces and nephews.
She is also preceded in death by her parents; one daughter, Deborah (Viston) Batey in 1997; three sisters, and two brothers.
Sarah Louise graduated from Brimfield High School in 1951. She worked at the Bank of Yates City for five years and then volunteered her time as an Election Judge for Rosefield Township for many years.
A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Thursday, February 17, 2022, at Elmwood Township Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to B.Y.E. Ambulance and the Brimfield Fire Department.
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