Tinkham Hillman Altheide, Louise E.

Louise Ella Tinkham Hillman Altheide, 101, of Prairie City formerly of Avon, IL passed away at 11:05 AM Tuesday July 21, 2015 at the Prairie City Health Care Center. She was born December 5, 1913 in Abingdon, IL to Ben and Edith (Wiles) Tinkham. She married Wayne Hillman, he preceded her in death in 1971. She later married Harold Altheide, he also preceded her in death in 1985.

She is survived by four children, Geraldine (Bob) Gittings of Little York, IL; Marilyn (Stuart) Schrodt of Abingdon, IL; Donna (Ed) Neel of Bushnell, IL; Wayne (Jeanie) Hillman of Camden, IL; many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands, 13 siblings and one daughter, Darlene Brooks.

Louise enjoyed embroidering and was a fantastic cook. She was the very first Cook at the Prairie City Nursing Home where she worked many years until her retirement. She was the niece of Harry Wiles of Abingdon.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM Friday July 24, 2015 at the Avon Cemetery with the Reverend Danny Hunt officiating. Memorial contributions can be made to Prairie City Health Care Center. Corman Memorial Home is in charge of arrangements. Please sign the guestbook and leave condolences at www.cormanmh.com

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