DURNELL, Zelma Sutton
Source: Attica Star Friday, March 24, 1989
Catlin, Ill.—Zelma M. Durnell, 66, Catlin, died at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, March 19, 1989 at her residence.
She was born May 12, 1922 in Wingate, the daughter of Paul and Ruth Furr Sutton. She was married May 12, 1942 in Danville, Ill. to Ralph Durnell, who preceded her in death Sept. 29, 1987.
They owned and operated Danville Concrete Products for over 30 years. She presently operated R. E. Durnell Inc. at 701 Tilton Road.
She was a member of Lincoln United Methodist Church in Danville. She was twice past M. C. O. for Gao Caldron and a past member of Eastern Star. She was a member of Die Hard Chicago Cub Fans and an avid Chicago Bears fan. She enjoyed bingo, flowers and bowling.
Surviving are two sons, Ronald E. and Richard E., both of Danville; two daughters, Mrs. Fred (Diane) Reddy, Catlin, and Mrs. Ronnie (Dinea) Warrick, Tilton, Ill.; eight grandchildren; two step grandchildren; two step great granddaughters; a niece, Mrs. Robert (Sally) Lucas, Danville, and a brother-in-law, Roy Durnell, Jr., Tilton. She was also preceded in death by her parents and an infant brother.
Funeral services were at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Sunset Funeral Home, Danville, with the Rev. William Molloy officiating. Burial was in Songer Cemetery. – thanks to S