Dora Belle Willms

St. Joseph Dora Belle "Granny" Willms, 94, passed away on Tuesday, December 25, 2018 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL.

Dora Belle was born on November 8, 1924 to Joe and Agnes (Bickers) Shoemaker. Shae married Adolph Willms on January 5, 1942. They had 6 children, 5 survive; Ruth Ann (Bob) Beals of Monticello, IL, Paul Richard (deceased), Donna (Rhody) Pittsley of Wakefield, MI, Steven of St. Joseph, IL, Marilyn of St. Jospeh, IL, Wanda (Gene) Osterbur of Ogden, IL. Dora is also survived by her 9 grandchildren and spouses, and a number of great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

Dora Belle was an amazing cook; from canning to homemade meals and goodies. She was known for her green thumb; her love for plants and trees were very apparent. She made a career of spreading her knowledge of horticulture to all who looked for advice. In her younger years she worked Magnavox and Stanton Greenhouse then Milhouse Centre, Hidden Acres Nursery, Country Arbors, and finally FS Farm Store. She loved her garden and her little plot of woods. She lived independently and spoke her mind as she saw fit; she always stayed true to herself.

Dora Belle was loved and adored by so many. We will all miss her laugh and expressions. Memorial donations may be made in her name to the Arbor Day Foundation.

A Celebration of Life will be held in Dora Belles honor from 1-3pm on January 5, 2018 at the Masonic Lodge, 111, S East St, Ogden, IL 61859. Please join her family in sharing memories, photos, and videos on her tribute wall at sunsetfuneralhome.com.