Lewistown- Maralee Burgard, 92, of Lewistown, passed away at 5:50 PM Tuesday November 8, 2016 at Unity Point Proctor Hospital in Peoria.
She was born September 2, 1924 at Lewistown, the daughter of James and Mary Louise (Wilson) Hendee. She married Dale Burgard on May 21, 1945 at Canton. He preceded her in death on December 28, 2011. She was also preceded in death by her parents, and one son, Dr. Steven Burgard.
Maralee attended Monmouth College where she was a member of Kapa Delta Sorority. She worked as a dental assistant for 15 years, and was also a Federal Employment Examiner in Macomb. She also worked as a licensed real estate salesperson for the former Snowden Agency in Table Grove. She was a member of the Lewistown Presbyterian Church where she had served as an Elder. She was a 50 year member and Past Matron of the Order of Easter Star Ipava Chapter. She was also a former member of the V.I.T. Board of Education, and was a former volunteer for the radio information service at W.I.U. where she did reading and taped books for the visually impaired.
Services will be held at 11:00 AM Monday at Henry-Lange Memorial Home in Lewistown, with Reverend Larry Wright officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the memorial home. Burial will be in Ipava Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the University Of Illinois College Of Dentistry. Condolences may be made at henrylange.com
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