Eunice Atkinson

Eunice Atkinson, 96, of Rochelle, passed away April 16, 2008 at Rochelle Rehabilitation and Health Care Center Eunice was born June 23, 1911 in Wayne County, Il., daughter of Pearl Richards and Andrew Miller. She married Ralph Atkinson July 15, 1929 in Fairfield, Il. Eunice was a member of the Jehovah’s Witnesses. Eunice is survived by three sons, Walter (Dorothy) Atkinson of Rochelle, Ernest (Evalene) Atkinson of Poplar Grove, Il. And Andrew (Bridget) Atkinson of Tenn; one daughter, Clara (Roger) Cagle of Cortland, Il.; one brother Amos (Geneva) Miller of Steward, Il.; eleven grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; one daughter-in-law Vivian. Preceded in death by her husband, Ralph; one daughter, Eva Caroline; three sons, Harold Ray, Edward and James; seven brothers and three sisters. Funeral service will be held 1:00 pm Saturday April 19, 2008 at Coulon-Lyons Family Funeral Home 704 N. 6th St. Rochelle 815-562-6872, with Dwight Mueller officiating. Visitation will be 11:00 am until 1:00 pm Saturday. A one hour graveside visitation will be held 10:00 am Sunday April 20, 2008 at Richland Cemetery Boyleston, Il..