Lila L. Cavanagh, 82, of Springfield, died at 12:36 a.m. on Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at St. John's Hospital. Lila was born May 22, 1927 in Springfield, the daughter of Lauren E. and Edna Ryan Coe. She married Thomas E. Cavanagh, Jr. on July 11, 1953 in Springfield. He preceded her in death in 2007. Lila graduated from Ursuline Academy in 1944 and attended Springfield Junior College. She was a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church and volunteered for three decades at schools in Dixon, Rockford and Springfield. She is survived by her daughter, Clare (husband, Edward) Cavanagh Hart and her son, Michael (wife, Ann Ladd) Cavanagh, both of Springfield; a sister, Delores Keplinger of Brecksville, OH; and brother Lauren (wife, Janet) Coe of Springfield. Lila is also survived by four grandchildren; Megan Hart, Kevin Hart, Sarah Cavanagh, Isabella Cavanagh and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held from 5 8 p.m. Monday, March 22, 2010 at Kirlin-Egan & Butler Funeral Home, 900 S. 6th Street, Springfield. Visitation will begin with a prayer at 5 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 12:30 p.m. at St. Agnes Catholic Church, 245 N. Amos Ave., Springfield, with the Rev. Robert J. Jallas celebrant. Burial will be at Camp Butler National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph School, 1344 N. 5th St., Springfield, IL 62702 or a charity of the donor's choice.
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