Mae Dean Doron

Mae Dean Doron obituary, Marion, IL

Mae Dean Doron

Mae Doron Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home on Oct. 1, 2025.
Mae Dean Doron, age 88, of Creal Springs, IL, went to meet her Lord and Savior on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at 6:20 p.m. at The Anchor of The Voyage Senior Living in Marion, IL.
Mae was born on Friday, May 8, 1936, at home in Johnson County, IL, one of eleven children to Ed and Nancy (Webb) Lamphere.
She married James L. Doron on December 25, 1951 in Marion, IL and together they shared nearly sixty-one years of marriage until he preceded her in death on December 13, 2012.
Mae was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister. She lovingly cared for her family and was an excellent homemaker. She loved to cook and bake. She was especially known for her delicious coconut cream pies. She loved to garden and tend to her flowers. Mae was a faithful member of Cana Baptist Church of Creal Springs. She loved her church and her church family dearly. Second to her Lord, Mae's family was the center of her life. She loved her children and especially loved to dote on her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The many wonderful memories that have been created with her loved ones will now be cherished by those she leaves behind.
She is survived by her children, Nancy (Devin) Steh of Creal Springs, IL, David (Kim) Doron of Longview, TX and Karen (Ronnie) Witt of Longview, TX; five grandchildren, Wendy (Bryan) Springvloed, Anthony (Amy) Doron, Akita (Weismann) Cano, Erin (Phillip) Jones and Jimmy (Ashanti) Sanchez; nine great-grandchildren, Eli, Lela and Chapman Springvloed, Myra Doron, Seann, Jesse and Hazel Cano, and Brendan and Brooklyn Mae Jones; and several dear nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; five brothers; five sisters; and a great-grandson, Knox Sanchez. Arrangements have been entrusted to Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home, 900 North Court Street, Marion, IL.
A time of visitation will be held at Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service.
Following the time of visitation, the funeral service will be at the funeral home at 11:00 a.m.
Interment will follow in County Line Cemetery, Creal Springs, IL.
For those who prefer, the family suggests memorial contributions be directed to the "Cana Baptist Church." Contribution envelopes will be available at the funeral home or may be mailed c/o Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home, 900 North Court Street, Marion, IL 62959.
For more information call the funeral home at 618-993-2131.
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