Winifred Campbell

Winifred Campbell, 92, of Oakwood passed away Friday, February 12, 2021 at Colonial Manor in Danville. She was born the daughter of Mildred and Elmer Zander in Danville, Illinois on December 31, 1928. They preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Robert; her son, David Campbell; and brother Elmer “Butch” L. Zander.

              She is survived by her daughter, Nancy (Marvin) Johnson of St. Joseph, grandchildren Joe (Heather) Carpenter of Bismarck and Beth (Jason) LeSure of Springfield, and great-grandchildren Bailey (Nick) Boland, Carissa Carpenter, and Kayla and Layna LeSure.

              Winifred was a lifetime member of Trinity Lutheran Church where she taught Sunday School for many years. She also enjoyed her long membership in Home Extension and the time she spent as a 4H leader. She is remembered for her creativity especially when working with young people. She also had a love for learning herself, particularly for genealogy and her family lineage.

              A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, February 19, 2021 at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Danville, Illinois, 3940 N Vermilion St. Danville, Illinois 61834. Officiating will be Pastor James Blue. Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 prior to the service at the funeral home.  Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park in Danville.

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