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Virginia Kimble

October 27, 1914 — December 7, 2008

Virginia Kimble

Virginia G. Kimble

Age 94 of Wilmington, passed away Sunday December 7, 2008 at her home.

Born October 27, 1914 in Chicago, Virginia was a daughter of the late Herbert and Grace Wright-Cracraft. She served as President and Co-Founder of the Wilmington Historical Society and was a member of Order of the Eastern Star and Amaranth. Virginia was also a member of the V.F.W. Women's Auxiliary and was one of the founders of the Kankakee Area Audubon Society and United Auto Racing with her husband Ken. She entertained thousands over the years with her philanthropic antique clothes fashion shows: "Peek at the Past", which supported numerous local charities.

Survivors include her daughter Karen McMahel of Nashville, Tennessee; two grandsons: Chris (Sarah) of Lansing, Illinois and Tim of Morris; one sister Nancy Madding of Wilmington; cousin Marion Elliott of Elwood and two sisters-in-law Elaine of Arizona and Janice of Wisconsin.

Virginia was preceded in death by her parents; husband Kenesaw "Ken" Kimble; two brothers: Larry and Herbie and two sisters: Edith and Shirley.

Private visitation and funeral service will be held at Reeves Funeral Home in Wilmington, per Virginia's request. Family only please.

Interment will be in Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood.

Preferred memorials in lieu of flowers may be made as gifts in Virginia's memory to Joliet Area Community Hospice.

Friends may sign the online Guest Book by logging onto: www.ReevesFuneral.com

Funeral services and arrangements have been made under the direction of Reeves Funeral Home in Wilmington. (815/476-7621)


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