Doris Ahrens-Taber

July 23, 2016 - January 19, 2016

Doris Ahrens-Taber, 85, of Watseka, IL formerly Decatur, IL, passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2016. She was born on July 24, 1930 in Chebanse, IL, the daughter of Rudolph Ahrens and Anna (Rabideau) Ahrens. Doris married Thomas Taber Jr. on June 25, 1972 in Decatur, IL. He has since passed. Mrs. Taber was an Operator for Illinois Bell Telephone for 34 years before retiring. She enjoyed watching all sports on TV. Surviving Mrs. Taber is one brother and sister-in-law’s, Rudolph “Rudy” and Pat Ahrens Jr. of Watseka, Karen Ahrens of Watseka, and Sheryl Ahrens of Eagle Grove, IA; six sisters and brother-in-law’s, Betty Ahrens of Watseka, Lois Kennedy of Milford, Reta Myers of Watseka, Ruth Salm of Watseka, Anita and Darrell Speers of Palm Bay, FL, and Kay and James Green of Georgetown, IL; many nieces and nephews including one special niece, Nichole. She is also preceded in death by both parents; husband, Thomas Taber Jr.; two brothers, Francis and Harold Ahrens; two sisters, Geraldine Hinrichs and Joanne Ahrens; four brother-in-law’s, Clarence Kennedy, Harold Salm, Kenneth Myers, and Donald Hinrichs. Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 24, 2016 from 4-6pm, at Baier Funeral Home in Watseka. Funeral Services will be held on Sunday, January 24, 2016 at 6:00 pm, at Baier Funeral Home in Watseka. Pastor Joseph Hughes will officiate. Burial will be held Monday, January 25, 2016 at 11:00 am, at Graceland Cemetery in Decatur, IL. In Lieu of Flowers memorials in Mrs. Taber's name can be made to the family or donor’s choice.