Theo Jean Walder

Theo Jean Walder age 92 of Dixon died Saturday June 1, 2019 at Heritage Square in Dixon. She was born to Robert and Gertrude Lincoln on November 4, 1926 in Rock City, Illinois. Theo graduated from Freeport HS in 1944 and Rockford School of Beauty Culture in 1945. She owned and operated the Theo Jean Shoppe in Freeport where she met her future husband, Warren Walder. They were married in Freeport on May 22, 1949. After Warren's death on Dec. 13, 1994 she married Harold Rhodes on August 2, 1997 and he preceded her in death July 1, 2008. She was also preceded in death by her sister Doris Rees, her son Gregory Lincoln Walder, and stepson Lester Rhodes. Theo is survived by her son Kirk Walder of Zephyr Cove, Nevada, her daughter Lori Carroll of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, granddaughters Christy Reno of Oklahoma City and Diann Reno of Olney, Texas, nephew Kim Rees of Freeport, Illinois, nephew Tom Paul of Loudon, Tennessee, nephew Andy Paul of Atlanta, Georgia, niece Janet Paul of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, stepsons Bruce Rhodes of Ottawa, Illinois and Matthew Rhodes of Pueblo, Colorado and cousin Ruth Deem of Sterling. Theo was a lifelong member of the First Presbyterian Church of Dixon. Throughout her life she volunteered in many church and civic activities including Girl Scouts, as Elder of the First Presbyterian Church, United Presbyterian Woman, and Blackhawk Presbytery Committee. She was one of the original organizers of Meals on Wheels in Dixon and worked with Volunteers in Probation. She served for 15 years as a member of the KSB Hospital Board, and was a hospice volunteer. She was a longtime member of PEO, chapter KM. Theo enjoyed gardening, cooking, golf, bridge and family outings. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Theo and her family were very appreciative for all of her caregivers especially the administrators, nurses, aides and volunteers at Heritage Square. A memorial service will be held on Friday June 7, 2019 at 11:00 AM at the First Presbyterian Church in Dixon with the Rev. Dr. David Spaulding officiating. Visitation will be on Friday June 7, 2019 from 10:00 AM till time of service at the church. Burial of cremains will follow the service at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers the family suggests a donation to the First Presbyterian Church of Dixon, Heritage Square, or the charity of your choice.

Theo Jean Walder

November 4, 1926 - June 1, 2019