Wilma Pullum

Wilma L. Pullum, 87, of Delavan, passed away Saturday, September 27, 2025 at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria.

She was born November 3, 1937 in Delavan to Henry Clay and Frances B. Caswell Pullum.

She raised her four boys in Delavan, and surviving are three, Ron (Barb) Pullum of East Peoria, Dave (Chris) Pullum of Hopedale, and Trent (Teresa) Pullum of Peoria; and one daughter-in-law, Dawn Pullum of Manito.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Jerry Pullum; three brothers, Bob, Eugene, and Elmer; five sisters, Janet Cremeens, Helen Dean, Joan Van Dyke, Stella Burress, and Rose Pullum.

Wilma worked at Ball Foster in Lincoln for 34 years.

She was of the Methodist faith.  She enjoyed camping, auctions, playing cards with friends, watching wrestling, and spending time with family.

Her funeral will be at 12 noon Saturday, October 4, 2025 at Davis-Oswald Funeral Home in Delavan.  Visitation will be one hour before the service at the funeral home. Burial will be in Prairie Rest Cemetery in Delavan.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude Midwest Affiliate in memory of James Pullum or OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria.

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