- Date Of Birth: December 27, 1925
- Date Of Death: October 20, 2020
- State: Illinois
Wilma Jean Hamburg, 94, of Centralia, passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at the Odin Healthcare Center.
She was born December 27, 1925 in Richview, the daughter of Clarence Needles and Carrie (Campbell) Needles. She married William C. Hamburg in 1946 in Pocahontas, Arkansas and he preceded her in death in 1994.
Jean is survived by her son: David Hamburg and wife Donna of New Orleans, Louisiana, a grandson: Wesley Hamburg of New Orleans, Louisiana, and several nieces and nephews.
She was proceeded in death by her parents: Clarence and Carrie Needles, husband: William Hamburg, two brothers: Jack Needles and Carl Needles, and a sister: Margie Morgan.
Jean graduated from Centralia Township High School in 1944 and also attended the Brown’s Business College in Centralia. Jean enjoyed playing golf, where she won many tournaments and awards at local and surrounding golf courses. She was a duplicate Bridge player, which she accumulated many master points. She also enjoyed bowling and was the captain of her Wednesday afternoon bowling team. Jean was a member of the Centralia Library Board for 23 years. She cherished the time she spent with her family and friends.
