Mrs. Lillie R. Anders, 88, of LaHarpe, Illinois passed away at 9:28 AM Sunday, April 5, 2015 at the Great River Medical Center in West Burlington, Iowa.

She was born June 29, 1926 in LaCrosse, IL, the daughter of Clinton and Helen Johnson Dunn. On December 11, 1948 she married Ray Anders in Carthage, IL. He preceded her in death on February 22, 1993.

Lil graduated from LaHarpe High School in 1945. She worked as a waitress at several restaurants, including Dunns Caf, Travelers Inn and Sugar Daddys. She also babysat and cleaned homes. She loved animals, especially her cats. Her greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren. Lil was a member of the LaHarpe Union Church.

She is survived by two sons, Jerry (Shirley) Anders of Monmouth, IL and Tracey (Cindy) Anders of LaHarpe, one daughter, Christy Vincent of LaHarpe, six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one son, Kelly, two brothers, Dale and Donald (Alf) Dunn and one sister, Betty White.

Services will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday, April 9, 2015 at the LaHarpe Union Church with Rev. Bruce Goettsche and Rev. Rick Goettsche officiating. Burial will be in the LaHarpe Cemetery. There will be no formal visitation but friends are welcome to stop at Banks & Beals Funeral Home in LaHarpe anytime between 3:00 and 8:00 PM Wednesday. A memorial fund has been established for the LaHarpe Union Church.