Doris E. Wills, 85, of rural Elizabeth, IL, passed away on Sunday, July 15, 2018 at Serenity House, Oregon, IL, following a short illness.

Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, July 19, 2018 at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in Schapville, IL, with Rev. Mark Oehlert officiating. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery, Warren.

Visitation will be from 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in Schapville. The Miller & Steinke Funeral Home of Scales Mound is serving the family.

Doris was born on October 29, 1932 near Warren, the daughter of John and Esther (McKinstrey) Watson. She was united in marriage to Eldon H. “Hank” Wills on May 3, 1959 at Apple River. He preceded her in death on February 2, 2004.

Her hobbies included doing latch hooks, working in her flower garden, baking, traveling, and participating in church activities.

Surviving are five children, John (Joyce) Wills of Galena, Goldie (Dennis) Foley, of Scales Mound, Thelma (Kevin) Busker of Rockford, Elmer Wills of Hanover, and Roger Wills of Elizabeth; 7 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren.

Preceding her in death were her parents; husband Hank; a daughter Joyce on May 9, 1985; and her siblings, John David and Marian in infancy and Howard Watson.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.millerfhed.com.