Delores R Williams of West Baraboo, WI, age 92, passed away on Wednesday, Oct 28, 2009 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison Wisconsin. 

Delores was born on Sep 16, 1917 in Woodburn, IA, to Ray and Hilma (Ecklund) Martin.  Delores graduated from La Moille High School in 1935, then attended Moody Bible Institute in Chicago. She married Rev. Ernest R. Williams in 1942. Delores was very involved with all the churches her late husband pastored, including service as Sunday school teacher, organist, pianist, and event coordinator.  Cities in which these church fellowships were found included Le Roy, MN, Minonk, IL, Marquette, MI (1954-1959), Norway, MI, Baraboo, WI (1961-1966), and Lake Geneva, WI (1966-1971).  After this, Rev. and then, Mrs. Williams managed the "Christian Bookshop" in Annapolis, MD (1971-73).  Ernest preceded her in death, in 1973. Later, Delores managed textbook orders at Moody Bible Institute, Chicago, IL.

Delores is survived by her children; Terry (Betty-Mae) Williams of MN, Glenn (Carol) Williams of WS, Mark (Regina) Williams of MN, Norman (Lynn) Williams of FL, Lance (Laura) Williams of NH, Karen (Earle) Babcock of OH, and Arlen Williams WI. Also surviving are 14 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Sister, Norma Carlson of MI, and brother, Leonard (Norma) Martin of IL survive, as well. Rev. and Mrs. Williams also served as foster parents and cared for Delores' mother.  She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and many aunts and uncles.

The funeral service will be held Saturday, Nov 7 at 11 am, at the First Baptist Church of La Moille, IL, where their Rev. Jerry  Graham will officiate. Interment will follow that afternoon, at Elm Lawn Memorial Park, Princeton, IL.  The family will receive friends on Friday, Nov. 6, from 4 to 7 pm, at the Norberg Memorial Home, Princeton, IL and at one hour prior to the funeral service, at the church.  All events are "open invitation."  In lieu of flowers, those concerned may donate to the memorial fund established for Delores (checks, payable to Arlen Williams, 1350 Terrytown Rd., West Baraboo, WI 53913, with "Delores Williams memorial" written in comments).