Lillian Martha Crabill, 93, of LaHarpe, IL passed away at 9:35 PM Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at the Great River Hospice House, West Burlington, IA. Lillian was born on July 18, 1922 in the Durham Township, the daughter of Henry Wilson and Frances Flossie Melvin Reed. On March 14, 1945 she married William Crabill. He preceded her in death on May 18, 2012.

Lillian lived most of her life in the LaHarpe area, with the exception of a few months in Santa Fe, NM during her husband Bills assignment at Los Alamos. She was a 1941 graduate of the LaHarpe High School and a 1944 graduate of the Burlington Protestant Hospital School of Nursing. She worked as a nurse for many years at the LaHarpe Davier Hospital. During this time she also helped her husband administer their two Crabill Shelter Care Homes.

She was a faithfull member of the LaHarpe Christian Church her entire life, and served there in many capacities over the years. Her love of the Lord, her family and many friends were central in her life. Lillian was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Hasted Sunny Seniors, and the LaHarpe Senior Citizens. She enjoyed helping with the Share Food Program.

Survivors include five children: Dick Crabill of Joplin, MO, Bonnie (Alan) Stewart, of LaHarpe, Cathy (Reinhard) Bergmann of Carthage, IL, Becky Crabill of Carthge, and Dian (Becky) Crabill of Springfield, IL; grandchildren: Mark and Matt Crabill, Meri Rodgers, Shannon and Shawn Stewart, Ryan and Eric Bergmann and Sadie Crabill; 17 great-grandchildren; four step great-grandchildren and six step great-great-grandchildren; one sister JoAnne Greenman of Crystal Lake, IL.

Lillian was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Bill, Stillborn son, Howard Robert, three brothers, Harold, James and Lewis Reed, and a daughter-in-law, Linda Crabill.

Services will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, March 26, 2016 at the LaHarpe Christian Church with Nate McCarter officiating. Burial will follow in the LaHarpe Cemetery. Friends may call after 4:00 PM Friday at the Christian Church where the family will greet friends from 6:00 until 8:00. A memorial fund has been established for the LaHarpe Christian Church, The Great River Hospice House, or donors choice.