Mathilda “Tilly” L. Lamb
Mathilda “Tilly” L. Lamb, 94, of Kewanna, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 25, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Peru.
Born Feb. 22, 1922, in Star City, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Catherine (Silver) Besse. On May 6, 1944, in LaPorte, she married T. Marion Lamb. He preceded her in death Oct. 2, 1986.
She was a 1940 Kewanna High School graduate.
Tilly formerly worked at Hart-Schafner & Marx in Rochester, retiring after 24 years.
She was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church in Kewanna and also a member of the National Council of Catholic Women. She was also a former member of Pinhook Grange in Kewanna and former 4-H adult leader and Cub Scout mother.
In her retirement, she was an avid gardener and enjoyed quilting among other hobbies. She also enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren especially during the holidays baking cookies and making candy. She will be missed by her family and friends.
Survivors include her sons: Wayne [Katherine] Lamb of Peru, and William [Judy] Lamb of Ft. Wayne; daughter Joan [Michael] Gallagher of Wilmington, Ohio; sister Josephine Illingworth of Earl Park; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; eight great-great-great-grandchildren; and one great-great-great-great-grandchild.
She was also preceded in death by brothers: Charles Besse, Leo Besse, David Besse and Joseph Besse; and sisters: Dolores Foerg, Patricia Koons and Sister Mariam (Margaret Ann) Besse.
Visitation was held from 4-7 p.m., Friday, Oct. 28, at Harrison-Metzger-Rans Funeral Home, Kewanna Chapel, with scripture service to follow at 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian burial was held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 29, at St. Ann Catholic Church in Kewanna. Father Bert Woolson officiated. Burial took place at Kewanna Citizens IOOF Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society and/or St. Ann Catholic Church.
Sign the online guestbook or leave condolence for the Lamb family at www.ransfuneralhomes.com.
(Pulaski County Journal — Nov. 2, 2016)