Catlin, Illinois - Viola M. “Vi” Guess, 93, formerly of Catlin & Homer, passed away at 4:08 pm Sunday, September 11, 2022, in the emergency room at Carle Hospital in Urbana.
Vi was born July 22, 1929, in Sharpsburg, Iowa to Orville & Ruby Hancock Brown. She married Richard G. “Dick” Guess October 17, 1948, in Tingley, Iowa, he preceded her in death August 2, 1988. Survivors include: one son, Steve (Pam) Guess of Odgen, Illinois; one daughter, Carolyn (Jered) McFadden of St. Joseph, Illinois; one brother, Robert (Judy) Brown of Goodyear, Arizona; two sisters, Betty Donaldson and Jean Fitzgerald, both of Lenox, Iowa; 8 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren also survive. Vi was also preceded in death by one daughter Vicki, two brothers, two infant sisters, one grandson Patrick, and two brothers-in-law.
Vi had been employed for 17 years at the Catlin IGA grocery store and served as assistant manager. She enjoyed crafts, hand sewing, and especially her chihuahua’s. She was an exceptional chocolate chip cookie baker and always had a supply on hand for all who enjoyed them. She especially enjoyed her grandchildren and was “Grammy” to the greatgrandchildren. She was a member of the Catlin Church of Christ.
Funeral services 12 noon Thursday September 15, 2022, at Robison Chapel in Catlin. Todd Creason will officiate. Burial alongside Dick will be at OakRidge Cemetery in Catlin. Visitation is from 10am till 12 noon on Thursday at Robison Chapel in Catlin. Memorials to Ruby’s Rescue & Retreat in care of Robison Chapel Post Office Box 79 Catlin, IL 61817. Online condolences at www.robisonchapel.com.
Robinson Chapel website 9/13/2022
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