Harriett M. Tobias

Harriett Tobias, age 97, of Petersburg, passed away on Monday, January 17, 2022 at Sunny Acres Nursing Home in Petersburg.

She was born February 11, 1924 in Athens, Illinois, the daughter of Harry and Flora (Gumm) Tobias.

She is preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Delmar Tobias and Marcus Tobias, a sister, Shirley Landreth; and a nephew, Mark Tobias.

She is survived by nieces, Janet (husband Richard) Dennis of Petersburg, Patricia (husband Bob) Rolleri of Fayetteville, NC, Cindy (husband Mark) Bradley of Springfield, Cheryl (husband Jeff) Rebbe of Petersburg, Donna (husband Joe) Fleischli of Springfield; nephews, David Tobias of Springfield, Scott (wife Sara) Tobias of Sherman; niece-in-law, Jennifer Tobias of Lincoln, IL; and several great-nieces and nephews.

She graduated from Athens High School.

Harriett loved to cook and sew.  She attended Cantrall United Methodist Church and Sherman United Methodist Church, where she volunteered for numerous committees and activities.

Harriet worked at Culver Elevator, Whitlock Processing Plant, and Big R in Springfield.

Graveside services for Harriett will be held on Saturday January 22, 2022 at 11:30 AM at Roselawn Cemetery in Springfield with Rev. Jon Carrell officiating

Memorial contributions can be made to charity of choice.

Mott & Henning Funeral Home is assisting the family.