Doris Mae March, 97 of Rantoul passed away at 8:55 p.m. Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at her son's home in Paxton.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 29, 2019, at the American Lutheran Church, 500 Church Drive, Rantoul with Rev. Matt Bahnfleth officiating. Burial will follow in Eden Park Cemetery, Rantoul.

Visitation will be from 4-6 p.m. Tuesday, May 28, at the church. Baier Family Funeral Services, Paxton is handling arrangements.

Doris was born September 7, 1921 in Fremont, Nebraska. She married David March April 29, 1944 in Seattle, Washington. He preceded her in death March 1965.

She is survived by two sons, Donald (Connie) March of Davenport, Florida; James (Becky) March of Paxton; 9 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two brothers and a sister.

Doris graduated from South Sioux City High School, Nebraska in 1939. She retired after 27 years as a secretary from Caradco working in Dubuque and Rantoul. She moved from Dubuque to Rantoul in 1976.

She was an active member of American Lutheran Church, Rantoul. Doris was a member of the Rantoul BPW and the U of I Home Extension. She was a hospice volunteer for 20 years and also assisted in the church nursery for many years.

Doris was an avid Chicago Cubs fan and enjoyed bowling, crocheting and knitting. She loved her church friends and working with children.

Memorials may be made to an organization of the donor's choice. Condolences may be offered at www.baierfuneralservices.com.