Mildred Eileen Zilz Decatur, Illinois Obituary

Mildred Eileen Zilz

Eileen Zilz, 83, of Decatur, passed away July 23, 2022 at Decatur Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her family.<br><br>Memorial Visitation will be 2:00 – 5:00 PM, Sunday, July 31, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Memorials in Eileen’s honor may be made to: Junior Golf, C/O Decatur Park District, 620 E Riverside Ave, Decatur, IL 62521.<br><br>Eileen was born December 6, 1938 in Cisco, the daughter of Ward and Lois (Primmer) McCartney. She married Bob Zilz on May 16, 1975 in Decatur. Eileen worked at AE Staley and then drove a school bus for Warrensburg-Latham School District retiring after 31 years. She was an avid golfer, passionate about golf in Decatur, becoming president of Decatur Women’s Golf. She also enjoyed bowling and was president of Decatur Women’s Bowling and is in the Decatur Bowling Hall of Fame. Eileen enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending time with her family. She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church. She was a crowd favorite and could light up any room with her smile.<br><br>Eileen is survived by her husband of 47 years, Bob; children: Mary (Dwaine) Turner of Jacksonville, FL, John (Launa) Blythe of Clinton, Bob (Carol) Zilz, Jr. of Argenta, Bob Blythe of Wapella, and Randy (Karen) Zilz of Decatur; 15 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren; and brother, William (Phyllis) McCartney of Pittsfield.<br><br>She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Steven Blythe, and step-sister, Virginia Gonter.
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Kyle Scot Reynolds
August 3, 2022
My deepest condolences on Eileen's passing. As a former WLHS assistant principal I knew that Eileen "Zero" was old school and would not hesitate to bring misbehaving kids to my office if needed. More often than not, she used humor to bring kids around. My kids and ot... Continue Reading
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Shirlene A Wilkin
August 1, 2022
To Bob and family: I bowled with or against Eileen for most of my adult life and I loved her very much. She was funny, outspoken, kind-hearted, and always ready to laugh. She is one of the few people from my bowling years that I have truly missed. In Eileen's honor, ... Continue Reading
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DC Turner
July 29, 2022
I will always love you,Ma,and will cherish the good times we shared. You were a very special lady. DC
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Anonymous
July 29, 2022
May your heart and soul find peace and comfort in the Lord, from Your Friends at WestRock.
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Rodney and Pam Philipps
July 29, 2022
John, Launa, Sarah, David, and family: Eileen was such an engaging person, and we will always remember her smile and laughter. Our love to all.
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Linda Henkel
July 28, 2022
May Eileen’s family recall wonderful memories to provide comfort at this time. The children who rode Ms. Z’s bus and teachers at W-L have many fond memories too. RIP, Eileen.
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Donna Adcock
July 27, 2022
I started bowling in women's leagues when I was a young teenager. Eileen welcomed me enthusiastically. She was broke us up laughing when we bowled against her or with her. It was hard to be down, sad or upset around her! Truly a gem!
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ANP FAMILY
July 27, 2022
With heartfelt condolences, From your ANP Family Jackie, Bruce, Gene and Jennifer
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LaVonne Chane
July 27, 2022
I love Eileen Zilz. When I was assistant principal I met and fell in love with her. I absolutely locked her humor. She had our most difficult bus route. It was so rough that on more than one occasion I had to ride the bus to assist a substitute driver. I asked her o... Continue Reading
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Joe Lucas
July 26, 2022
I have great memories of Bob and Eilene Zilz. When I came to Decatur in 1992, Bob and Eilene welcomed me with open arms into their bowling family; and most of the team was their family. Unfortunately, I was only in Decatur for 4 or 5 seasons as I left town in 97, but sh... Continue Reading
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