On February 1, 2012, Melba Jean Daley, 72, joined God in Heaven, leaving behind the love of her life, Thomas Eugene Daley, 73, of Springfield. She is preceded in death by her parents, Clarence Oliver Parish and Stella Mae Goldie Frisby Parish and one sister, Mogene Ayers. She is survived by her siblings, Bill (Bev) Crager, Marie (Frank) Smith and JR. (companion, Janet Taylor) Parish; three step-sisters, Linda, Betti-Jo and LouAnn; and one step-brother, Mike. Her children, Chuck Kluge, Colleen (fianc, Tom Stults) Daley and Lori Lynn Stancil will miss her dearly. She also leaves behind six grandchildren she adored, Rachel (friend, Mark), Chans, Mitch, Josh, Sam and Jordan; and several nieces and nephews. Visitation and Funeral Ceremony: Family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the ceremony at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, February 6, 2012 at Kirlin-Egan & Butler Funeral Home, 900 S. 6th St., Springfield with Rev. Stephen Thompson officiating. Burial will follow at Camp Butler National Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be made to: American Diabetes Association, 2501 Chatham Rd., Ste. 210, Springfield, IL 62704 or SPARC, One SPARCenter Plaza, 232 Bruns Ln., Springfield, IL 62702. Please visit butlerfuneralhomes.com to offer your condolences.
