Mary H. Dobbs Toledo, Illinois Obituary

Mary H. Dobbs

<p>Mary Hill &ldquo;Pete&rdquo; Dobbs, 91, of Mattoon, IL. passed away at the Odd Fellows Rebekah Home, on Sunday June 12th, 2022, in Mattoon, IL</p> <p>Private family services will be held at a later date. The Barkley Funeral Chapel in Toledo, IL. is assisting the family with arrangements.</p> <p>Mary was born on April 4, 1931, the daughter of William J. and Mary S. Hill, in Richlands, North Carolina. She married Harold D. Dobbs on December 25, 1947, in Toledo, IL and they had three children; Sons, Roger and David Dobbs; and daughter, Lilly Haverstock. Survivors include son, David (Shirley) Dobbs; daughter, Lilly (Robert) Haverstock; daughter-in-law, Janet Dobbs; grandchildren, Stephanie Dobbs, Ross Haverstock, Amber Russell, Erica Jones and Keaton Dobbs; seven great grandchildren; and brothers, Robert Hill and James Hill. &nbsp;She is preceded in death by her husband Harold; son, Roger; sisters Carolyn Glasson, Pat Lindsey, and Jane Owens; and brother, Frank Hill.</p> <p>Mary was very dedicated to the community. She served on the Lakeland Board of Trustees from 1975 to 1991. She served on the Neal Foundation committee and was very active in her church and was a strong role model to many.</p> <p>In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to: The William and Mary Hill Endowment Scholarship Fund at Lake Land College; 5001 Lakeland Boulevard, Mattoon, IL 61938; CASA, 651 Jackson Ave #13, Charleston, IL 61920; or Backpack Ministry in care of Bradbury Free Methodist Church; 1224 County Road 1050 N. Toledo, IL 62468.</p> <p>Online condolences can be expressed at www.barkleyfuneralchapels.com</p>
April 4, 1931 - June 12, 202204/04/193106/12/2022
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Anita Tutt
June 17, 2022
I was so sorry to read about Mary's passing Mary was always a good friend to my mom (Doris Grass and us) at Brookstone and at the nursing home. They ate at the same table together. When we went to go see our mom I always would go visit with Mary. We always considered Mar... Continue Reading
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Jim Russell
June 16, 2022
Is this Mrs Dobbs that taught at St Anthonys school in Effingham?
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Lilly haverstock
June 20, 2022
Yes
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Peggy Little
June 15, 2022
I was sorry to read of Mrs. Mary Hill Dobbs passing. One thing I remember about Mrs.Dobbs, she always supported the child care center at Lake land College.
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Tina Sapp
June 15, 2022
She was one of my favorite teachers at St. Anthony Grade School
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Diane Ettelbrick
June 14, 2022
Mary was a caring and giving member of our community. Mary, always exhibited enthusiasm for bettering our community! I miss her contributions to the local Toledo Democrat. She will be greatly missed. Thoughts and prayers for her family!
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Helen Scott
June 14, 2022
Mary was a very kind soul! She was my Sunday school teacher at Bradbury church! She loved her family very much she will be in my memories for sure!
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Brenda Wilson
June 14, 2022
Mary was one of the kindest people I knew. She will be missed.