Thelma A. LeBegue

March 18, 1923 - August 15, 2020

Thelma A. LeBegue, age 97 of Alhambra, IL, died Saturday, August 15, 2020, at Faith Care Center in Highland, IL. She was born on Sunday, March 18, 1923, in Horton, KS, the daughter of Arthur and Viola (nee Jamison) Hock. On Saturday, August 17, 1946, she married Calvin C. LeBegue, Sr.. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Alhambra, IL, Alhambra Community Club and Pin Oak Senior Club. Born at Horton, KS; grew up in the Alton, IL area and later lived in New Douglas. After marriage they lived in Alhambra. She worked for various nursing homes as a CNA and later as a cook. She retired as a cook from Hampton's Nursing Care, Alhambra. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, cooking, flower and rose gardens. Loved her time with her grandchildren and always had cookies for the neighborhood children. Survivors include: Son - Calvin C. (Barbara) LeBegue, Jr, Hillsboro, MO Daughter - Judie A. LeBegue, Highland, IL Daughter - Janice M. (Arvel) Schlechte, Worden, IL Daughter - Joyclynn M (Eddie) Robbs, Highland, IL Grandchild - Candee Genrtry Grandchild - Caren Crawford Grandchild - Tracy (Kim) Hamann Grandchild - Teresa (Eric) Stacy Grandchild - Richard (Missy) Robbs Grandchild - Maria (Cody) Smith Grandchild - Alan Robbs Grandchild - Jim (Amelia) Darby Grandchild - Ben Darby Great Grandchildren - 20 Great Great Grandchildren - 10. She was preceded in death by: Father - Arthur Hock Mother - Viola Victoria Hock Husband - Calvin Coolidge LeBegue, Sr. - Died 3/15/2013 Great Grandchild - John Dalton Gentry - Died 7/31/2020 Sister - Clara V. Brown Sister - Juanita M. Heuer Sister - Wilma Wenzel Brother - Paul Hock Brother - Wilmar F. Hock. Arrangements are being handled by Dauderman Mortuary in Alhambra, IL. Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM on Thursday, August 20, 2020, at First Baptist Church in Alhambra, IL. Funeral service will be at 11:00 AM on Thursday, August 20, 2020, at First Baptist Church in Alhambra, IL. Interment will be at Harris Cemetery in Alhambra, IL. Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church or Harris Cemetery.