Elizabeth was born October 22, 1932, in Farmington, to John Andrew Sr. and Elizabeth Ann (Boldys) Lacey. Elizabeth married Dale Broadfield Sr. on July 21, 1956, in Galesburg and later on May 8, 2007, at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church in Farmington. Dale preceded her in death on November 4, 2015.
Elizabeth is survived by two children, Denise Slater of Bartonville, and Dale Broadfield, Jr. of Yates City; one sister, Mary Joan (the late William) Rogers; two grandchildren, Allison (Sam) Babitsky and Kyle Slater; and two great-grandchildren.
Elizabeth was also preceded in death by her parents; and two brothers, John Lacey Jr. and George Lacey Sr.
Elizabeth graduated from St. Francis College of Nursing in 1953. She then worked nights at St. Francis Hospital and later for Dr. Lee Hammond in Elmwood. Elizabeth was an active member at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church in Farmington and their Altar and Rosary Society before the church closed in 2024. She loved to make fudge and pies for the church bizarre. She was also a member of the Women of the Moose Lodge #1571 in Farmington. Elizabeth enjoyed gardening, helping on their family farm, canning, and freezing homegrown vegetables.
A funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Elmwood. A visitation will be held the same day prior to the service from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the church. Cremation rites will then be accorded and burial of her ashes will be held at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Farmington at a later date.
Memorials may be made to Elba-Salem Fire Department.
To leave online condolences, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com
Oaks-Hines Funeral Home and Crematory in Elmwood is in charge of arrangements.
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