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Dorothea M. Serveson Lillie

Birth	:	24 Mar 1922 Linn County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	7 Aug 2019 Crete, Will County, Illinois, USA
Burial	:	Lafayette Cemetery, Alburnett, Linn County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.1457780, -91.6765840
Description	:	Dorothea M. Lillie, 97, of Alburnett, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2019, at her son’s home in Illinois. The family will greet friends from 4 – 7 p.m. on Friday, August 16, 2019, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion, Iowa. Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, August 17, 2019, at the funeral home conducted by Pastor Daniel Peterson. Burial will take place at Lafayette Cemetery, rural Alburnett. Dorothea, while physically weak, remained mentally alert until her death. She was born on March 24, 1922, to Maurice and Cynthia... Read More	Dorothea M. Lillie, 97, of Alburnett, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2019, at her son’s home in Illinois. The family will greet friends from 4 – 7 p.m. on Friday, August 16, 2019, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion, Iowa. Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, August 17, 2019, at the funeral home conducted by Pastor Daniel Peterson. Burial will take place at Lafayette Cemetery, rural Alburnett. Dorothea, while physically weak, remained mentally alert until her death. She was born on March 24, 1922, to Maurice and Cynthia (Lampman) Serveson, the youngest of four children. She loved to skate everywhere, including to and from school. Her father used to complain how expensive it was to buy wheels for her skates all the time. Dorothea attended school at Center Point, Iowa, and graduated in 1940, and immediately began working for Schneider Nursery. She met her husband, Paull Lillie, while playing high school basketball. They were married at the home farm on June 8, 1944, while Paull was home on leave from military service for his sister’s funeral. Shortly after their marriage, Paull returned to active duty, serving in the Pacific Theatre. Dorothea was a child of the depression and worked and saved accordingly. While Paull served, Dorothea saved enough money to be able to buy a tractor, plow, and disk to begin farming southeast of Alburnett for 50 years. To this union, two sons were born, Arthur L. on January 12, 1948, and Barth A. on April 17, 1949. When the boys were older, Dorothea began working for Senator Jepsen's office, Soil Conservation Service, and Vigortone. Although Dorothea was a city girl, she was a farm woman through and through. She had a huge garden, canned everything she grew, and prepared big meals for the various harvesting events. Dorothea and Paull retired and moved to Marion in 1998. They stayed active in the Alburnett Historical Society, of which they were founding members. Dorothea remained active in the Alburnett Christian Church, and pursued her artistic interests and talents. She was a meticulous painter and a skilled quilter. Many friends have one of her ceramic creations. In recent years, while continuing to reside in her home, Dorothea accompanied her son, Arthur, to Mesa, Arizona, for the winter months. High on her list of favorite activities was bingo every Tuesday night and coffee every Monday morning with Arizona neighbors. Dorothea also maintained an active interest in the farm and was adamantly determined to keep it in the family. Dorothea is survived by her son, Arthur; two grandchildren, Tonya and her husband Mark Cisek, and Dan and his wife Suray Lillie; and three great grandchildren, twins Alex and James Cisek, and Bella Lillie. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paull, on February 14, 2003; son, Barth, on September 27, 2010; her parents; and her three sisters. Memorials may be given in Dorothea’s memory to the Alburnett Christian Church or the Alburnett Historical Society. Hopefully Dorothea is winning at bingo today.

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

Where is Dorothea M. Serveson Lillie's memorial?
Dorothea M. Serveson Lillie's memorial is located at: Lafayette Cemetery, Alburnett, Linn County, USA.
When did Dorothea M. Serveson Lillie death?
Dorothea M. Serveson Lillie death on 7 Aug 2019 in Crete, Will County, Illinois, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Dorothea M. Serveson Lillie's memorial?
Latitude: 42.1457780
Longitude: -91.6765840

Family Members:

Parent

Maurice Serveson

(1883 - 1958)

Cynthia Matilda Lampman Serveson

(1883 - 1956)

Spouse

Paull Arthur Lillie

(1919 - 2003)

Children

Barth Allan Lillie

(1949 - 2010)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Lafayette Cemetery
Alburnett, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1457780, -91.6765840

2. Oliphant Cemetery
Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1335983, -91.7238998

3. Dunkard Cemetery
Midway, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1046982, -91.6971970

4. Alice Cemetery
Alice, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1974900, -91.6950000

5. Ashlock Cemetery
Center Point, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1414500, -91.7486000

6. Squires-Oliphant Cemetery
Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1250000, -91.7455978

7. Greens Grove Cemetery
Washington Township, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1452700, -91.7581100

8. Robins Cemetery
Robins, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0630989, -91.6575012

9. Morrison Cemetery
Hiawatha, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0581017, -91.7305984

10. Center Point Cemetery
Center Point, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1966600, -91.7908900

11. Blodgett Cemetery
Central City, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2125015, -91.5774994

12. Prairie Chapel Cemetery
Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1070980, -91.5503170

13. Linn County Home Cemetery
Marion, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0910030, -91.5594740

14. Pleasant Ridge Cemetery
Cedar Rapids, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1307983, -91.8146973

15. West Prairie Cemetery
Troy Mills, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2492500, -91.6269000

16. Buffalo Cemetery
Hiawatha, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0373400, -91.7006900

17. Shiloh Cemetery
Hiawatha, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0354996, -91.6698990

18. Mount Clark Cemetery
Central City, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1968994, -91.5369034

19. Palo Cemetery
Palo, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0606003, -91.7893982

20. Dickenson Cemetery
Palo, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0741997, -91.8086014

21. Strawn Cemetery
Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0971985, -91.8289032

22. Cedar Memorial Park
Cedar Rapids, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0224991, -91.6335983

23. McBroom Cemetery
Benton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1549988, -91.8480988

24. Christ Episcopal Columbarium
Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0195500, -91.6352500