Obituary Detail


Eleanor Hoffman - 92
7/24/1917 - 7/16/2010

Somonauk, IL - Eleanor Hoffman, 92, of Leland, IL passed away, Friday, July 16, 2010 at her home. She was born July 24, 1917 in Sheridan, IL the daughter of David and Elizabeth (Gunier) Marshall. She married Gilbert E. Hoffman on September 14, 1941 in Sheridan, IL. She was a longest living life time member of Sheridan United Methodist Church. She enjoyed flowers, being a seamstress and her family.

She is survived by six nieces and five nephews; sixteen great nieces and nephews; thirty great great nieces and nephews; one sister, Marilyn Tyrrell of Cherokee Village, AR; God children, Roger and Shirlene, Jerrod, Becky, Jason and Wendy Peterson.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, three brothers, Charles, Laverne and Laurian Marshall.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 20, 2010 at Turner-Eighner Funeral Home with Pastor Hyo Sun Oh officiating. Burial will follow at Leland Cemetery in Leland, IL. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home on Tuesday. Memorials may be directed to Sheridan United Methodist Church. For more information or to sign the online guest book, go to www.EighnerFuneralHomes.com.

Turner-Eighner Funeral Home
13160 Rt. 34 W.
Somonauk, IL 60552
815-498-2363

Visitation:
10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Turner-Eighner Funeral Home
Somonauk, Illinois

Service:
11:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Turner-Eighner Funeral Home
Somonauk, Illinois

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Visitor Comments
Eleanor was so many things to so many people. Her heart was so full of love, joy and giving. She touched our lives dearly as we feel blessed to be a part of hers. We will truly miss her warm personality and beautiful smile. She was a dear, dear friend to our family. Hopefully as all of us age, we can learn the art of giving to others through the great inspiration Eleanor taught all of us. This world was a better place because of her.
The Brown Family
7/19/2010 10:08 AM
 
Eleanor was one of those special people who are more than just a neighbor. She greeted us with food our first day in the neighborhood 33 years ago, from there on she & Gib became our freinds, and the next best thing to being grandparents to us & our kids. So many years of waving back & forth through our Kitchen windows, to sharing our kids & family events, And even a couple of New Years Eves in these later years. We will miss her so deeply. Since her passing Bob & I have walked through the Kitchen looking for a light in her window forgetting it won't be there. We love you Eleanor, but I'm sure Gib is happier now to have you with him again.
Kathie & Bob Hart & Family
7/19/2010 12:46 PM
 
Words really cannot describe what Eleanor meant to me. She really felt like a Grandmother to me. She was one of the most kindest persons I have ever met. Growing up next door to Eleanor, made it easy on a kid like me! She let me read books to her, play marbles in her kitchen, play card games that I created that made no sense (but she would play along anyway), and even let me do handstands in her living room to see if I could touch the ceiling fan. Yes, Eleanor was a very patient and loving woman. And who could forget that warm smile she had as she graciously wrapped a plate of cookies for me to take back home, to college, and even back to Arizona. Her thoughtfulness will never be forgotten. I was so blessed to have her a part of my life. It was a pleasure knowing such a great woman and she will be deeply missed.
Sarah L. Hart
7/19/2010 2:06 PM
 
It was like living next door to your grandma. That's what having Eleanor as a neighbor was like. She was always so kind, and patient. I remember so many things that she taught me - how to braid my hair (she would even do it for me when I had basketball games to go to), using a sewing machine, she even helped me learn cross stitch, even though she hadn't done it before (and I still do it to this day). She even gave me her prized kringle recipe, including her secret of which butter to use, which is now the highlight of my holiday cookie baking. She really was a wonderful person, and we were all lucky to have had her in our lives.
Sandi Campbell
7/19/2010 2:25 PM
 
Eleanor was also like a grandmother to me. I remember her always welcoming us into her home, playing games with us, hugging us when we needed it, and feeding us her world famous chocolate chip cookies. In fact, I'm convinced that she was with me in spirit the day she passed away because before I found out what happened, I had an overwhelming desire to bake some homemade chocolate chip cookies from scratch (which I never do). She made our world so much better and brighter, and she will be truly missed. She was a wonderful lady who I know is now up in Heaven hiding that thimble from Gib.
Shelley Emberson
7/23/2010 10:49 PM
 

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