Arlene M. Underhill Obituary (1916 - 2012)

Arlene M. Underhill, 96, of South Beloit died 2:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 05, 2012 in Beloit Memorial Hospital from a sudden illness. Born March 30, 1916 in Beloit, Wisconsin to Mr. and Mrs. William Francis and Emma Louise (Fuess) Allen. She was a lifelong resident of the Rockton area. She married Merlyn E. “Duke” Underhill in Rockton, IL on July 13, 1963. She worked at the Wagon Wheel and helped manage the White Star Tavern. She was a member of the Rockton Legion Auxiliary. She enjoyed sewing, boating on the Mississippi River, and gambling. Survivors include daughters, Jacqueline (Richard) Willard of Machesney Park, and Kathleen Hulburt of South Beloit; grandchildren, Geri Cook, William Upchurch, Rick Willard, Michael Hulburt, and Annissa Jones; 15 great grandchildren; 3 great great grandchildren; sisters, Helen Anderson, and Edith Shepherd; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; first husband, John Dooley; second husband, Merlyn “Duke” Underhill; infant son; sister, Grace; and brother, Harland. Funeral ceremonies will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, September 8, 2012 in McCorkle Funeral Home, 767 N. Blackhawk Blvd. Rockton, with Pastor Dan Herman of The Old Stone Church officiating. Private burial in Rockton Township Cemetery at a later date. Visitation will be held in the funeral home from 12:00 p.m. until service time Saturday.