Wilma Theresa Parr-Alshouse, age 87, of Mapleton, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at Farmington Village nursing home. She was the widow of both Wayne Parr of Mapleton IL and Kenneth Alshouse of La Moille IL.
She was born May 31, 1939 in Blackstone IL, to William and Voline (Albartus) Harms, both immigrant farmers from Germany. She left home to become a nurse, graduating from Methodist school of nursing. After graduation she married Wayne and they farmed in the Mapleton area. She continued nursing and farming most of her life even after Wayne’s passing in 1982 and marrying Kenneth in 1998.
She was a member of Hanna City Presbyterian church. Wilma’s passion was studying and healing people through alternative and holistic therapies.
She is survived by her children Rachel Noe of Mapleton, Nathan Parr of Fountain Inn, S.C., Niles (Gena) Parr of Hanna City, their children Adelaide and David and one sister, Ann Benstien of Streator, Il. She was preceded by her husbands, parents, and two brothers, Henry and Francis Harms
Visitation will be Tuesday, October 27, 2026 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Davison-Fulton Bartonville Chapel. A simple graveside service will be Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 11 a.m. at Limestone cemetery for family and friends who would like to attend.
Memorial donations may be made to Pathway Ministries/Victory Acres
pathwaypeoria.org or the Hanna City Presbyterian Church.
Tributes and condolences may be made on the funeral home website at Davison-Fulton-BartonvilleChapel.com
