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.PNG) Devota Dee Carlton, 71, of Bloomington, Illinois, passed away on March 29, 2018 at the Richard L. Owens Hospice House in Peoria. Cremation rites accorded. Per Dee's request no services will be held, but a celebration of Dee's life will be held in the near future. Memorial contributions may be made in Dee's name to the McLean County Humane Society.
Dee was born December 8, 1946 in Olney, Illinois, the daughter of Ernest and Ethel Witsman. She married John Carlton on September 18, 1965 at the Methodist church in Olney. He survives.
Also surviving are two children, Christina Dee (Tim) Barnett of Coralville, Iowa; and Chad (Denise) Carlton of Heyworth; and five grandchildren, Bryce and Elizabeth Barnett; and Tyler, Brock, and Megan Carlton.
Dee had a love of animals and had served years previously on the board of the McLean County Humane Society. In addition, she had worked with various veterinarians in the area. She will be missed by all who had come in contact with her. Rest in peace, Dee.
Olney Daily Mail (IL) obituary & photo - April 3, 2018
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Marcella Cummins (Zorn) (1965)
Deepest ondolences to John and her beloved family. Our world is a sadder place this morning. This is such sorrowful news for all of us who loved and admired Dee. She was beautiful in all ways, kind and gracious to all. Along with so many others who grew up with her in Olney, I will miss her very much. Sincerely, Marcella
Richard Ray Williams (1960)
I am so sad to learn of the passing of Dee! She characterized the best of the graduates of East Richland High School -- A loving, caring lady! She often shared with me praise of both The Tiger Alumni Center and Tiger Pride Alumni Association. She also participated in the scholarship drives as well as donating to support TAC. I enjoyed talking to her at he reunions. She was a joy! My condolances to the family.
Judi Drew (Hoover) (1964)
I’m so sorry for your loss. See was a Precious person.
She had a great personality & everyone loved her.
She will be greatly missed. God Bless & comfort her family
And friends
Margot Shumaker (Steinhart) (1965)
It was indeed a sad day when we learned of Dee's passing. I was delighted to see Dee at our 50th class reunion and admired the optimism that she had shared on the high school alum website site. Her positive spirit was notable even in her school-girl years. She represented the Class of 1965 so well.
Phillip Edmiston (1965)
It is always difficult for the loss of another one of our Classmates. It was great to see Dee at our 50th Class Reunion. She like all our Classmates will be sadly missed.
Donald Brinkley (1965)
I will remember Dee as a kind and caring person, with which so many others can agree. She and her husband, John, as well as other classmates, shared several special moments with me and my family watching my son Tyler compete at Special Olympics when held in Bloomington-Normal. She did the “little things that mean so much”, so often. My condolences to her family.
Tom Everette (1965)
Grace, beauty in every form, and courage. That was Dee!