Monroe City, IN – Ida Mae Curtis was born on March 21, 1950 in Amboy, Illinois. She passed on December 7, 2020 in Monroe City, Indiana at her daughter’s home, surrounded by family. She married Leslie Curtis on September 14, 1968 in Amboy, Illinois. They resided in Rock Falls, IL and wintered in Florida for many years.
She is survived by her husband, Leslie Curtis; son, Rick (Yvonne) Curtis of Smithton, IL; daughter, Roxanne (Jeff) Kempfer of Monroe City, IN; three grandchildren, Amanda (Case) Colley, Alyssa (Shane) Neel, and Bailey Kempfer; two great-grandchildren, C.J. and Adrianne Colley; and a “great-grandchild to be” arriving in April 2021.She was also survived by her sister, Shirley (Robert) Gray of Illinois; and her brother, Dean (Peggy) Gilbert of Arizona; sister-in-law, Alice Morris of Amboy, Illinois, as well as several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers, and two sisters.
Debra Austin says
We are so to hear about Ida. You were our neighbors for years, and the kids used to play together. Now we have grandchildren and great grandchildren. We want you to know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Darwin and Debbie Austin
Jill Oliver says
Les and Family,
I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Ida. She was one of a kind. The times that I got to spend with her, working at the track, just sharing stories and watching her keep Les straight are memories I will forever cherish. I know your hearts are broken but I hope you find peace in knowing she is whole and healthy again. May you find comfort in all the wonderful memories. Les, if I was there I would give you a great big hug, my friend. Sending all the love and prayers possible.
Jill Oliver, Dunbar WV
Frances Smitty Hensley says
I’m so sorry we have known Les and Ida for years in Florida and Kentucky we sure will miss her
Aimee (Howard) Stutts says
Love you all. I’m so sorry for this deep loss, but grateful she was surrounded by family and love.
Jim carroll says
Ida will be missed by many and I will one of them. Will miss her cooking as she was an excellent cook.my favorite was her turkey noodle soup at thanksgiving.Wish her whole family condolence in these times of passing of a love one.