Lydia A. Maddox

She was born in Addison, IL April 19, 1921 the daughter of Gustav and Anna (Rosenwinkel) Moeller. She married William R. Maddox on Sept. 17, 1966 and he preceded her in death on July 23, 1993. She was also preceded in death by her two brothers, Edgar and Wilbur Moeller, and three sisters; Helen Streid, Lorna Streid, and Marian Berndt.

Lydia was a well-known hairdresser and was the owner/operator of Lydia’s Beauty Cottage in Addison, IL before retiring in 1976. She was a member of the Professional Hairdressers Association. After retiring she and her husband moved to Cherokee Village, Arkansas and in 1995 she relocated to Springfield to be near family.

She was a devoted and faithful member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church LCMS in Springfield. She played in the church bell choir, was a member of the Seeker’s Bible Class and served as a teacher’s aide in the pre-school. Lydia loved her family and enjoyed spending time with her many nieces and nephews. They held a very special place in her heart.

Surviving are her sister, Flora Paul of Wood Dale, IL and twenty-eight nieces and nephews.

Visitation and Funeral Service: The family will greet friends at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church 2645 Old Jacksonville Rd., Springfield, IL 62704 on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2015 from 10:00 a.m. until time of funeral services at 11:30 a.m. Rev. Joshua T. Traxel will officiate. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday in Walnut Ridge Cemetery, Virginia, IL.

Those who wish may direct memorial contributions in her memory to Our Savior’s Lutheran Church Parish Nurse Fund or Our Savior’s Lutheran School Scholarship Fund.

Please visit the online ‘Life Remembered Story” at www.bischfuneralhome.com where tributes and condolences may be left for the family.

Arrangements are under the direction of Bisch Funeral Home West 544-5424