Eylene was born July 31, 1917 in Minonk, Il a daughter of Frank and Anna Adami Persic.

Survivors include one nephew, Ray(Sherrie) Persic of Minonk; three nieces, Maryann Carlson of Naperville; Susan(Charles) Studville of Hammond, IN; Nancy(Terry) Hausler of Eureka; many great nieces and nephews also survive.

She was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister. She worked as a receptionist at Dr. Daniel Blue office for over 30 years.

Eylene was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Minonk and was a member of its Altar and Rosary Society. A memorial mass will be at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 5, 2007 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Minonk.  The Rev. Luke Poczworowski will officiate.  Visitation will be one hour prior to services at church.  Burial of ashes will follow the service at St. Patrick’s Catholic Cemetery in Minonk. Ruestman-Harris Funeral Home in Minonk is handling arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to her church. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.ruestmanharrisfuneralhome.com