Elizabeth (Liz) Wilson – Buckner, IL

Elizabeth (Liz) Toth Wilson, Buckner IL died Friday, Feb.5, 2016 in DuQuoin IL.

elizabeth wilsonShe married Andrew M.Wilson of Buckner on July 3, 1948 and he preceded her in death on Jan.20, 1988.

She worked for Browning Township until she retired. She was a faithful member of the St. Andrew’s Catholic Church, a former member of The Catholic Daughters and Altar Society, in Christopher, IL.

She was born to Paul and Elizabeth (Mencely) Toth July 3, 1925 in Christopher, and she graduated from Christopher High School.

She is survived by her three children, Andy and Valerie (Ronchetto) Wilson of Christopher, Randy Wilson of Buckner, and Marybeth (Wilson) and Ed Dalby of Benton. Surviving grandchildren are Brandt (Amy) Wilson of Mulkeytown, Megan Wilson of Buckner, Malory Dalby, of Kentucky, and Olivia Dalby, of Benton. Surviving great-grandchildren Lynsey Wilson, Bryce Wilson. She had an extended family in Florida that includes Terri Wilson, Amy and Jimmy Townsend (children Dylan and Coben) and Stephanie and Jimmy Luke (children Jace, Jensen, Emery).          

Liz was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two sisters, Mary Campion, Anna Niskoch, two brothers John Toth, and Joe Toth.

Funeral services will be Friday, Feb.12, 2016 at 10 a.m. at the St. Andrews Catholic Church Christopher, IL with Father Urban Osuji officiating. Burial will be in the St. Andrew Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Gilbert Funeral Home Christopher with a Rosary being said Thursday evening at 7:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorial should be made to the Wounded Warriors and will be accepted at the funeral home.

For more information go to our website www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com

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