Norma June Ely Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Norma June Ely, 94, of Watseka passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2020 at her grandson’s home in Champaign. She was born on October 16, 1925 in Claytonville, the daughter of Carl and Clara (Munsterman) Behrens. Norma married Chester Ely on June 7, 1947 at St. Edmunds Catholic Church in Watseka. He preceded her in death on November 29, 1996. She is survived by her children Janice (William) Skeen of Streator, Michael (Diane) Ely of Bourbonnais, Douglas (Marianne) Ely of Wooster, OH, and Thomas (Pamela) Ely of Watseka; a sister-in-law Carol Reichert; ten grandchildren Jason Skeen, Zachary (September) Skeen, Joshua Skeen, Zane Skeen, Amber Stevenson, Grant Ely, Ryne (Julianne) Ely, Dru Ely, Chad (Joy) Ely and Derek (Dominique) Ely; fourteen great-grandchildren Farrah, Michael, Danica, Jaide, Laine, Shae, Jocelyn, Landon, Chance, Mason, Quest, Eliana, Leila and Mila; and many nieces and nephews. Along with her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, one brother Eldred Behrens and one sister Eileen Townsend. Norma enjoyed playing cards, socializing with others and music. She also enjoyed shopping and traveling with Bernice Bohlman. Most of all, Norma loved being with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a member of St. Edmunds Catholic Church and was a former member of the Grandmothers Club and TOPS. The funeral service will be held on Friday, September 25, 2020 at 11:00am, with visitation one-hour prior, starting at 10:00am, at Baier Funeral Home in Watseka. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Watseka. Memorials may be made to Carle Hospice, St. Edmunds Catholic Church or the Unit 9 Academic Foundation.

Norma June Ely

October 16, 1925 - September 19, 2020