Erma Noland Obituary

Erma Mae Noland, 94, of Blue Mound, IL passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2023. A service to honor Erma's life will be held at 10:00 a. m. on Monday, October 9, 2023 at Dawson & Wikoff Funeral Home, Blue Mound. The family will receive friends for a time of visitation from 5:00-7:00 p. m. on Sunday. Erma will be laid to rest in Hall Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to First Christian Church of Blue Mound, DOVE or Meridian Ag Foundation. Erma was born on November 1, 1928 in Macon, IL, the daughter of James W. and Lola Mae (Eckhardt) Moma. Erma was the 1946 Valedictorian at Blue Mound High School. She received a scholarship and attended Illinois State Normal University. She married Neil Scott Noland on March 3, 1950 in Bloomington, IL. He preceded her in death on October 30, 2013. Erma was a devoted farmwife, homemaker, member of First Christian Church of Blue Mound and Order of Eastern Star. She was the former president of Christian Women's Fellowship. She was a Macon County Rural Youth Queen, an Abraham Lincoln enthusiast and enjoyed wintering in Florida. Erma is survived by her children: Dianne Noland Negangard (Dave) of St. Joseph, IL, Duane Noland (Tina) of Blue Mound, IL and Dennis Noland (Dani) of Blue Mound, IL; grandchildren: Grant Noland (Logan) of Decatur, IL, Blake Noland (Kristin) of Decatur, IL, Victoria Shugart (Matthew) of Decatur, IL and Drew Negangard (fiance, Jessica Reid) of Angora, MN; great grandchildren: Hudson Noland, Elizabeth Noland, Harrison Noland, Bryce Shugart, Lyla Noland, June Noland and Mack Noland. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son: David F. Noland, brothers: James Moma, Jr. , John A. Moma and Lloyd Moma; sisters: Lois Jean Kestner and Mary Lou Willhite. Messages of condolences may be sent to the family at www. dawson-wikoff. com.