Lillian G. Aken

Lillian G. Aken, 84, of Elkville, passed away at 10:40 A.M., Monday, October 14, 2002 at the Jackson County Rehab Center in Murphysboro.  
Lillian was a retired beautician and homemaker.  She was a member of Elkville Christian Church, Eastern Star, and Ladies Quilters of the Church.
She was born March 30, 1918 at Tunnel Hill, IL, the daughter of Robert Raymond and Ruby (Boner) Cavitt.
She married Bert Aken on February 15, 1937 at Jackson County, IL and he preceded her in death in October 1987.
She is survived by two sons - Jerry Aken and wife Faye of Elkville, IL and Larry Aken and wife Sarah of Murphysboro, IL, brother - Robert Cavitt of Mattoon, six grandchildren - Steven Aken, Tom Aken, Andrew Aken & wife Kim, Maureen Gillardi & husband John, Amanda Mynatt & husband Ken, and Beth Alongi & husband Guy, nine great-granchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and one sister - Delores Pennell.
Funeral services were at 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, October 16, 2002 at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin with Bro. Gary Pruitt officiating.
Friends called from 5 to 8 P.M., Tuesday at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin.
Interment was in the Elkville Cemetery.
Friends may make memorials to Elkville Christian Church Building Fund or Jackson County Rehab Center.
