IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Wilma C.

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Tabor

January 5, 1930 — January 29, 2026

Obituary

Wilma Tabor, age 96 of Marine, IL, died Thursday, January 29, 2026, at Charter Senior Living Center in Troy, IL.

She was born on Sunday, January 5, 1930, in Pierron, IL, the daughter of Emil and Laura (nee Knebel) Frisse.

On Saturday, September 8, 1951, she married Vincent W. Tabor at St. Paul Catholic Church in Highland, who passed away on Wednesday, April 21, 1993.

She was member of Eastern Star, Faith Countryside Volunteer, MCAHCE and Joy Singers.

Mrs. Tabor has been a lifelong resident in the Highland and Marine area. She previously did income taxes and was a volunteer at Faith Countryside, a member and past president of Madison County Association for House and Community Education, Marine Historical Society and Eastern Star, where she served as Worthy Matron of Unity Chapter #403. She enjoyed line dancing and also sang with the Joy Singers. Wilma enjoyed listening to country music. She loved plants and had many in her home. She also loved birds.

Survivors include:
Son - Stephen V. (Susan) Tabor, Bluffton, IN
Son - Alan M. (Rebecca) Tabor, Hannibal, MO
Close Friend - Adam A. Shmoll, Troy, IL
Grandchild - Adam Tabor
Grandchild - Brian (Kalita) Tabor
Grandchild - Natasha Tabor
Grandchild - Candice (Jared Arnold) Tabor
Grandchild - Bridgette Tabor
Grandchild - Shawn (Heather) Stone
Grandchild - Dawn (Steve) Harvey
Great Grandchild - Blake Tabor
Great Grandchild - Marissa Tabor
Great Grandchild - Sapphire Tabor
Great Grandchild - Nathan (Jessie) Stone
Great Grandchild - Elizabeth Stone
Great Grandchild - Rachel (Sawyer) McIntyre
Great Grandchild - Mathew (Courtney) Harvey
Great Grandchild - Andrew (Erin) Harvey
Great Grandchild - Cathryne Shepperson
Great Grandchild - Cody Swain
Great Grandchild - Hannah Acosta
Great Grandchild - Vincent Tabor
Great Great Grandchildren – 8
Nieces & Nephews - Many

She was preceded in death:
Mother - Laura J. Frisse, nee Knebel
Father - Emil M. Frisse
Spouse - Vincent W. Tabor
Sister - Marian Elbus
Sister - Rita Barth
Brother - Maynard Frisse -Infant

Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL.

Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM on Friday, February 6, 2026, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL.

Funeral Service will be at 11:00 AM on Friday, February 6, 2026, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL, with Rev. Phil Kershner, Pastor, Marine UCC, officiating.

Interment will be at Marine Cemetery in Marine, IL.

Memorial contributions may be made to Marine Historical Society.
To send flowers or plant a memorial tree in memory, please visit our flower store.

Funeral Services

Visitation

February
6

Friday

Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home - Highland

1501 9th Street, Highland, IL 62249

9:00 - 11:00 am

Funeral Service

February
6

Friday

Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home - Highland

1501 9th Street, Highland, IL 62249

Starts at 11:00 am

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