Ollie "Marie" Wiebe

Ollie “Marie” Wiebe, age 81 of Mattoon, IL passed away peacefully at Odd-Fellow Rebekah Home, Mattoon, IL with her nephew by her side, July 3, 2020 at 5:42 AM. A graveside service in her honor will be held at noon, Friday, July 10, 2020 at Toledo Cemetery, Toledo, Illinois. Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home, located at 1200 Wabash Avenue, Mattoon, Illinois 61938, is in charge of services. Marie was born in Toledo, IL on December 9, 1938 to the late Elza “Ray” and Nellie May (Beals) Wiebe. She is survived by one nephew, Mike Nees and wife Amy of Knoxville, IL; niece-in-law, Sherry Nees of Phoenix, AZ; seven great nieces and nephews; and one great- great nephew. She was proceeded in death by her parents; one sister, Charlotte R. Nees; and one nephew, Phil Nees. Marie was a member of the Faith United Methodist Church in Mattoon, IL. She received her training at Grant Hospital in Chicago, IL earning her Registered Nursing Degree, where she remained for nine years as a Labor and Delivery Nurse. Her love and compassion for family brought her back to Mattoon, IL to care for her parents after her father became ill. She then resumed her career and passion for nursing at Carle Hospital, Champaign, IL and Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center, Mattoon, IL where she retired. Marie was committed to family and her love was apparent to all who knew her. She delighted in baking cookies for her family, friends, and visitors. Marie had a love for dogs that led her to become a dog sitter, allowing her the opportunity to spoil and pamper her beloved pets until her heart was content. Her hobbies included traveling, she especially enjoyed cross-country train trips, and gardening. However, Marie’s favorite moments were spent with her family and friends. She treasured those times and her memory will live on in the hearts of her loved ones. Memorials in her honor may be made to Shriners Hospital for Children, 2900 Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607. Please visit www.mitchell-jerdan.com or www.facebook.com/mitchelljerdanfuneralhome to light a virtual candle in her honor or share a memory with the family.

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Ollie "Marie" Wiebe

December 9, 1938 - July 3, 2020