Flossie L. Murray, 102, formerly, of Forreston, IL, died Sunday May 19, 2024 at Lena Living Center. Flossie was born March 3, 1922, in Adeline, Illinois, to Orville and Mae (Stukenberg) Snyder. She married Thomas Murray on April 20, 1970 in Orangeville, IL. Mr. Murray passed away in 1995. She was previously married to Harley H. Bolen. Flossie was a member of Forreston First United Methodist Church.
She is survived by her sons, Randall (Esther) Bolen of Machesney Park and Robert (June) Bolen of Manawa, Wisconsin; six grandchildren, Denise Bolen, Stephanie (Dean) Carriveau, Michelle (Steve) Arneson, Christopher Bolen, Troy Bolen, and Andy Bolen. Also surviving are ten great-grandchildren, sister in law, Adelaide Snyder; and several nieces and nephews.
Flossie was preceded in death by her two husbands, son, Reuben J Bolen in 2017, sister, Betty Knott, brother, Dale Snyder; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be 11:00 am Thursday May 23, 2024 at Burke Tubbs Funeral Home, Freeport. Pastor Eddie Eddy will officiate. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service. Burial will be in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established for Forreston United Methodist Church in Flossie’s memory. Please share a remembrance at www.burketubbs.com
— Ogle County News, May 24, 2024.