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Her sister's obituary:
Ila M. (Guthrie) Woodworth, 93, of Burlington, died on Monday, September 22, 2008 at Laurels of Coldwater.Mrs. Woodworth was born on June 27, 1915, in Leonidas, Township, to E.J. and Grace (Becker) Guthrie. She graduated from Colon High School. On August 30, 1940, she married Maurice C. Woodworth in Battle Creek. He preceded her in death on September 29, 1994.Mrs. Woodworth was a home maker staying at home and raising her family. She also worked for a short time at Capital Foods in Battle Creek, and she also did some babysitting and house cleaning. Mrs. Woodworth was a former member of the Leonidas Grange. She was a member of the Calhoun County Farm Bureau, and Burnham Brook Center in Battle Creek. She attended church at First Baptist Church.She is survived by her two daughters; Jeanette Stevens of Burlington, Wilma (Robert) Hughes of Burlington, four grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. She is also survived by a brother Cecil Guthrie of Battle Creek. She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters Lucile Guthrie, Jessie Cochran and Mary Hoard and brothers Robert Guthrie, Lynn Guthrie.A graveside service will take place at 4:00pm on Saturday at Leondias Cemetery with Pastor Wayne Halblieb officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimers Association. Assistance with memorials is available at the Kempf Funeral Home.
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