Leora Dunbar
Glen Carbon |
Leora E. Dunbar, 90, of Glen Carbon, Illinois passed away at Anderson Hospital in Maryville at 3:15 a.m. on Sunday, November 26, 2023. She was born January 10, 1933, in Mattoon, Illinois, a daughter of the late Arnold and Helen (Hildreth) Price. She married Lindell S. Dunbar on October 25, 1959, in Mattoon, Illinois and he passed away on October 31, 2002. Leora graduated from the Missouri Baptist School of Nursing in 1953 and had cared for people as a Registered Nurse for over 50 years. She proudly dedicated many years working at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, serving patients with Dr. Malik and his office in Glen Carbon and various other medical offices in the area. She was a faithful member of St. James Lutheran Church in Glen Carbon and enjoyed being active with the Glen Carbon Senior Citizens. She enjoyed her days of cooking and the company of family and friends. Leora is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Douglas and Lori Dunbar of Glen Carbon; a daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Bob Kessler of Savoy, Illinois; four grandchildren and their spouses, Elizabeth (Matt) Turner, Katie (Bryce) Wilkins, Alan (Erin Fogarty) and David (Will Mazzota) Kessler; three great grandchildren, Genevieve Turner, Holiday Turner and Margaux Turner; sister-in-law, Sharon Price; brother-in-law, Everett Steele; nieces; nephews; other extended family and friends. In addition to her beloved husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Josephine Steele and a brother, Larry Price.
In celebration of her life, a visitation will be held at St. James Lutheran Church, 146 N. Main Street in Glen Carbon on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. until time of funeral service at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Aaron Mueller officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Hill Memorial Estates in Glen Carbon. Memorials may be made to St. James Lutheran Church. Irwin Chapel of Glen Carbon in charge of arrangements.
Irwin Chapel Funeral Home
