June Eleanor Dallam

June Dallam, age 87, of Amboy, died Sunday November 24, 2013 at the Franklin Grove Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was many things to all who knew her - a devoted daughter, farm wife, mother, a career nurse, and a good friend. June Eleanor Dallam was born on February 28, 1926 to George and Eda (Sandburg) King of Amboy. She married Raymond Dallam June 15, 1946. They were married for 50 years and farmed together on the family farm near Lee Center. In addition to farming and raising two sons, June was proud to be a nurse at KSB Hospital in Dixon for 42 years. June attended grade school and high school in Lee Center. Her future husband attended the same school and their 50 year marriage began with a wink in the library. They both loved dancing and danced often,including celebrating their 50th anniversary with a dance. After graduating from high school, June attended Henrotin School of Nursing in Chicago as a Nurse Cadet, preparing to aid in the WW II effort. She maintained lifelong relationships with her fellow classmates and enjoyed meeting with them regularly. She was known as Grandma June, not only to her own grandchildren and great-grandchildren, but to all she met. June was also an active member of the Congregational Church of Christ in Lee Center, serving in a variety of roles. June was preceded in death by her husband October 13, 1996; her parents, and 1 sister. Survivors include 2 sons Garth (Linda) Dallam and Gail (Jan) Dallam both of Amboy; 1 sister Carol Breitwiser of Santa Monica, CA. She thoroughly enjoyed spending time with her 4 grandchildren, Christi Dallam of Oak Park, Katie (Andy) Pratt of Dixon, Stacey (Nick) Dinges of Sublette, and Brian (Angie) Dallam of Amboy. Six great-grandchildren, Ethan and Natalie Pratt, Emma and Jacob Dinges, and Owen and Michael Dallam brought much joy to her recent years. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, November 27, 2013, at 10:30 AM in the Lee Center Congregational United Church of Christ with Pastor Jack Briggs, officiating. Burial will follow in Woodside Cemetery in Lee Center. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 26, from 4:00 until 8:00 PM in the Mihm-Jones Funeral Home in Amboy, and also on Wednesday, from 9:30 AM until time of service in the church. A memorial has been established to the Lee Center Congregational United Church of Christ. Condolences may be sent online at www.thejonesfh.com.

June Eleanor Dallam

February 28, 1926 - November 24, 2013