Myrtle Elizabeth Brackett

Myrtle Elizabeth Brackett, 94, of Taylorville died at 4:05 p.m. Tuesday, December 14, 2004, at Taylorville Care Center in Taylorville.

She was born December 10, 1910, in Nokomis, the daughter of George and Mary Elam German. She married Wayne Brackett, in Taylorville, on July 24, 1958. He preceded her in death. She was a retired farmer. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Taylorville and a 50 year member of the Moose Lodge.

Surviving are her step-daughter, Marilyn Shaper of Tupelo, MS; grandsons, James DeWilde of Taylorville, John DeWilde of Lincoln, and George DeWilde of Metropolis; step-granddaughter, LuAnn Stone of Palmer; and several great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son, Joe DeWilde, infant daughters, nine sisters, and four brothers.

Graveside services will be Friday, December 17, at 2:30 p.m. in Greenwood Cemetery in Assumption.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Friday at Shafer Funeral Home in Taylorville.