Obituaries

Irma L. McCormick

August 11th, 1923 – April 28th, 2015

Irma L. McCormick, age 91 of Macomb, IL, formerly of Ipava, IL, passed away at 9:00 pm Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at Wesley Village in Macomb. She was born on August 11, 1923in Bernadotte Township, Fulton County, IL, a daughter of William Henry and Loreine (McCaughey) Hamm.

Irma married Paul W. Ladd on August 28, 1946 in Ipava. He preceded her in death on October 2, 1987. She later married Marvin McCormick on March 19, 1994 in Ipava. He survives. Also surviving are her son, Rob Ladd of Fiatt, IL, her step-daughter Marsha McCormick of Macomb, her step-son Marlin (and Evelyn) McCormick of Monroe City, MO, one step-granddaughter Erica (and Nick) Grant of Davenport, Iowa, one step-great-granddaughter Meredith Grant, her sister Marjorie Deakin of Cuba, IL, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Irma was preceded in death by her parents, one son Michael Dean Ladd, two sisters, Mildred France and Wilma Baughman, and four brothers, William, Robert, Russell, and Harold Hamm.

Irma was a farm wife. She was proud to serve her country during World War II by working at Camp Ellis in the automotive parts division as a stock record clerk. Irma also was an Amway Distributor.

She was a member of the Ipava United Presbyterian Church since 1959 serving as Deacon and Elder and helping serve many chicken pie suppers and funeral dinners. She was a member of the Ipava Order of the Eastern Star of Ipava since April 1942, serving as secretary for most of that time. She was also secretary of the Ipava High School Alumni Reunion Committee.

She loved to cook and bake pies, especially Grape and Green Tomato pies.

Services will be held on Saturday, May 2, 2015 at 11:00 am at the Ipava United Presbyterian Church. Pastor Bob Miner will officiate. Visitation will be held at the church on Friday, May 1, 2015 from 6-8 pm with Order of the Eastern Star services beginning at 8:00 pm. Interment will be in the Ipava Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the McDonough District Hospice program, the Ipava United Presbyterian Church, or the Ipava Order of the Eastern Star.

Condolences

April 29th, 2015

Sending our deepest sympathy to the family! We are friends of Marlin and Evelyn from Monroe City, and have heard so much about their families. We were saddened to learn of her death. Know that we are keeping your family in our thoughts and in our prayers. Deacon Mike and Therese Long

April 29th, 2015

So sorry to hear of Irma's passing. Prayers for her family.

April 29th, 2015

So sorry to the whole family. Sorry we can not be with you. we are in Utah. Will see you when we get home. Ronald and Rosa Lee

April 29th, 2015

George Baughman

April 30th, 2015

Prayers for you all at this very sad time. Strength for you.
Steve and Julie Terstriep family

April 30th, 2015

Marsha and Family, we are so sorry for your loss. Marty and Tina Belz

April 30th, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with the McCormick and Ladd families over the loss of your mother.
God be with you.
Paul& Mary Kay Thomas

May 1st, 2015

Sending our love, sympathy, and prayers to the whole family. We are friends of Marlin and Evelyn in Monroe City and have heard so many wonderful things about your family. We were so saddened to hear of the passing of Irma. We are keeping you close to our hearts and in our prayers. Much love, Phil and Donna Thompson.

May 1st, 2015

I have many happy memories of visiting Aunt Irma in Ipava and will remember her always.
April Ladd-Miley Marcot

May 1st, 2015

So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Sincerely,
Nancy Rutledge

May 1st, 2015

Rest in Peace, Aunt Irma.
Alan and Kathy Miley