Published in the Osawatomie Graphic, Dec. 22, 2010

Veda A. Dickerson Day, 97, Chicago, died Dec, 18, 2010.

She was born Jan. 10, 1913, in Osawatomie.

She was united in marriage to Roberts E. Day on Oct. 24, 1930, in Ottawa. They then made their home in Osawatomie until moving to Chicago.

Veda was a longtime member of Morgan Park Methodist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Roberts Day.

Survivors include her daughter, JoAnn Wack; three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 22, followed by services at Donnellan Funeral Home, 10525 S. Western Ave., Chicago, IL 60643, (773)238-0075. Please leave condolences at www.donnellanfuneralhome.com.

Burial will take place Dec. 29 in the Osawatomie Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Metro South Medical Center Hospice, 12935 S. Gregory, Blue Island, IL 60406.