Mary Aileen Doyle

She was born on August 25, 1916 in Greenfield, IL, the daughter of the late Virgil R. and Mabel (Haven) Koehm. She married Raymond Doyle in 1941, and he preceded her in death on Oct 9, 1996.

Aileen was a graduate of Blackburn College and taught in one-room schoolhouses for 2 years in Greene Co, IL until her marriage. After Raymond and Aileen moved to Springfield in 1942, she was a substitute teacher for District 186 schools. She was a member of First Christian Church and was very active in several organizations within the church.

Aileen is survived by her son Jim (wife Martha) Doyle of Springfield; 4 grandchildren, Bonnie (husband Todd) Kennedy of Springfield, Mike (wife Dianna) Doyle of Springfield, Terry (wife Paris) Doyle of Chatham, IL, and Kevin (wife Savanna) Doyle of Villa Park, IL; 2 great-grandchildren, Chad Kennedy and Kristen Kennedy; and 2 brothers, George Koehm of Seal Beach, California and Roy Koehm of Greenfield, IL.

Besides her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by a sister, Helen Jackson of Topock, Az.

Memorial services will be held at First Christian Church in Springfield on Thursday, October 15 at 11:00 a.m., with Rev. Rick Irwin officiating. Visitation will take place from 10:30 to 11:00. Per Aileen’s wishes, cremation rites were accorded.

Memorials may be made to First Christian Church, 700 S. 6th St., Springfield, IL 62703.

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