Ida P. Dalrymple Obituary (1933

Henry: Ida P. Dalrymple, 92, of Henry, formerly of Sparland, passed away Friday February 6, 2026, 10:17 am at Henry Rehab & Nursing, Henry. Cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial visitation will be held Friday February 13, 2026, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Calvert & Johnson Memorial Home, Henry. Memorial contributions may be made to MSW Projects or The A.R.K . Ida was born September 30, 1933, in Lacon, IL to Louis Edward and Mary L. (Humphrey) Greene. She married Leslie Nighsonger, Sr. on December 24, 1951. He preceded her in death in 1977. She later married Jack Dalrymple on June 12, 1982. He preceded her in death in 2002. Surviving are her children, Alan (Robin) Nighsonger, of Lacon and Laura Sprague, of Henry, her daughter-in-law, Ly Nighsonger, of Peoria, and Mildred Nighsonger of Henry, 10 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren and several great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sons, Leslie G. Nighsonger, Jr, Clarence L. Nighsonger and one daughter, Peggy Kenney, two granddaughters, Eve Nighsonger and Elizabeth Nighsonger, a grandson Ezekiel Freeman, her siblings, Virgil Hankins, Glen Hankins, Dorothy Nighswonger, and Lewis Greene. Ida was the salutatorian of her high school class of Sparland High School. She was a member of the Sparland & Lacon United Methodist Church, where she was the secretary for many years. She later attended the Sparland Baptist Church. Ida worked for the Lacon Home Journal and later the Henry News Republican. At the papers she was the person who called to get the local news for the Sparland area and wrote the wedding announcements, which was the perfect job for her since she loved to talk and visit with people. After retiring, she enjoying working at the Henry Grade School as a foster grandparent. Ida and her husband Jack were active with the Share Food Pantry and the Midwest Food Bank. She enjoyed camping, working in her flower garden, and spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She will be remembered for her love of talking to and spending time with others. Online condolences may be made to: www.calvertmemorial.com.