L. Roberta Warren Obituary (2015 - 2015)

L. Roberta Warren, 81, of Normal, passed away at 11:58 p.m. Monday, July 27, 2015 at OSF St Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington.In keeping with her wishes, there will be no visitation or services. Cremation rites have been accorded by Carmody-Flynn Funeral Home, Bloomington.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the OSF St. Joseph Medical Center Foundation, 2200 E. Washington St., Bloomington, IL 61701 or to a charity of the donors choice.She was born January 27, 1934 in Galesburg, a daughter of Robert and Elizabeth Burnett Grahn. She married George Philip Warren Jr. on March 28, 1958. He preceded her in death on January 14, 2014.Surviving are two daughters, Lori (Mick) Glazik and Patricia Warren; two granddaughters, Nichole and Michelle Glazik; a great-granddaughter, Arianna Hudson; a brother, Tom (Sally) Grahn and a sister, Betty Jeanne Kempf.Roberta attended Western Illinois University and enjoyed a long career as a secretary at Illinois State University, retiring in 1983. Following retirement, she and George traveled extensively and settled in Ajijic, Jalisco, Mexico, where they made their home until his death in 2014. After Georges death, she returned to Normal where she made her home with her daughter Patricia.Robertas family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the surgeons, aides, nurses, doctors and support staff at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center for their kindness and compassion.