Obituaries

Pollyanna S. Pittman

October 6th, 1932 – September 2nd, 2020

Pollyanna Sara Pittman, age 87 of Macomb, Illinois, passed away at 5:35 pm Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at The Elms in Macomb. She was born on October 6, 1932 in Summum, Illinois, the daughter of Russell and Esther (Stambaugh) Kessler. Pollyanna married Arthur J. "Jack" Pittman on October 20, 1951 in Astoria, Illinois. He preceded her in death on November 5, 2000.

She was also preceded in death by two sons, James Pittman and John (and Jane) Pittman, one sister Verlena Driver, and her parents.

Surviving are three daughters, Pam (and Wendell) Willison of Ipava, Illinois, Joyce (and Jim) Angell of Macomb, Illinois, and Stephanie (and Bob) Gustin of Amarillo, Texas, one son Jay (and Carmen) Pittman of Tennessee, Illinois, one daughter-in-law Susan Pittman of Frederick, Illinois, 14 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, three sisters, Elaine (and Dwayne) Yost of Manchester, Kentucky, Emilee (and Wallace) Miller of Rice Lakes, Wisconsin, and Margaret (and Luther) Fowler of Avon, Indiana, one brother Roger (and Jane) Kessler of Beardstown, Illinois, numerous nieces and nephews, and three sisters-in-law, Marianne Pittman of Astoria, Illinois, Elizabeth Gramm of Nashville, Tennessee, and Barbara Miller of Astoria, Illinois.

Pollyanna was a wife, mother sister, aunt and grandma extraordinaire. As well as being a homemaker, she had a variety of jobs, including wedding cake baker, cosmetic consultant, and last working as a cashier at Walmart in Macomb, retiring in 1997.

She was a member of the Woodland Church of the Brethren in Astoria and her faith in the Lord was a very important part of her life. She loved her family deeply. She also enjoyed horses, flower and vegetable gardening, and baking, especially with her grandchildren.

Cremation rites have been accorded. A private family service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be given in Pollyanna's memory to The Elms in Macomb or the McDonough District Hospice. Memorials may be sent to the funeral home at PO Box 525, Astoria, IL 61501.

Condolences

September 3rd, 2020

So very sorry for your loss. Nancy Carithers

September 4th, 2020

May God comfort you at this sad time. I always enjoyed visiting with her. She always had a smile and a positive attitude. God gained a great person, and the world lost one. God Bless All.

September 4th, 2020

So very sorry for your family's loss. May memories help you through the days ahead. Deb and Jim Park

September 4th, 2020

so sorry for your loss.Prayers for the peace of God to help you through this time of grief. Kathy Cox

September 4th, 2020

Pam, so sorry for your families loss. Hugs and prayers for you all. Judy Wilson

September 4th, 2020

Heartfelt condolences to all her family. Polly was a kind and lovely lady. My mother enjoyed visiting with her years ago, and I always enjoyed exchanging greetings with her when she worked at Walmart. Prayers that God's love will provide comfort and peace. Gary & Cheryl (Cox) Matteson

September 5th, 2020

May God comfort the family of a lovely lady. Maurine Bryan

September 5th, 2020

So sorry for your loss. Prayers for all. Marvin n Marilyn Biesenthal and

September 5th, 2020

To the family of Polly please accept our sympathy at her passing. She was a positive person with a smile. May you feel God's love and comfort during this time. Rodney and Theresa Keefauver

September 5th, 2020

So sorry for your families loss I took care of her in Astoria at the nursing home. She was a wonderful lady

September 6th, 2020

Sorry for your families for the loss of Polly. She was a great lady and I have a lot of great memories with her. Love and Prays to you all. Gary & Sheila Sloter

September 6th, 2020

I'm so sorry for the loss of Polly Pittman. I remember those summers when I was on the hay crew, and Polly and Pam would come out bringing baked goodies and cold drinks for our break time. A welcome sight! You are all, with Polly,in my thoughts and prayers. Jay Waters

September 7th, 2020

So sorry for your loss, always loved Pollyanna and thought the world of her!
Brian Bucher

September 7th, 2020

I am sure sorry to hear about Polly passing. Time I spent with the Pittman family is some of my best memories.

September 7th, 2020

So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Sincerely,
Nancy Rutledge/Roy Evans

September 7th, 2020

What can I say. She was one of my best friends for a long time . We had some good times and some not so good. I loved her. She is with Jack again now. My sympathies to all of you kids..you are in my prayers

September 7th, 2020

Barbara Hamm

September 7th, 2020

My sympathies also to Elaine,Emilee, Margie, and Roger and families. Barbara Hamm

September 8th, 2020

Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.
Brad and Ronda Kluthe

September 9th, 2020

So very sorry to hear of the loss of Polly. I enjoyed working with her. Thinking of all of the family.
Mike and Marla Rumler