Ivaloue Ashbrook Obituary (1933 - 2026)

Minnie Ivaloue Ashbrook, 92, of Taylorville, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, September 21, 2026, at 11:43 p.m., surrounded by her family. Ivaloue was born on November 9, 1933, in Taylorville, the oldest daughter and child of Bennie and Juanita (Lamb) Hill. She was a 1951 graduate of Taylorville High School and married James William Ashbrook on February 19, 1956, in Buckeye United Methodist Church in rural Owaneco. Ivaloue was employed from a young age as a grocery cashier at Piggly Wiggly, Eisner and A&P stores. She was a Fire & Auto Rating Department Supervisor for Liberty Mutual Insurance Co., Taylorville, Logan Insurance Agency, Mattoon, and Smith Insurance Agency, Manteno, Illinois. She was the secretary to the Superintendent of Manteno Schools until 1974. After moving to Morrisonville, Ivaloue was a bus driver for Morrisonville Schools until her retirement in 1993. She was also a licensed real estate agent. Ivaloue was a member of the Taylorville First United Methodist Church. She served as a Cub Scout and Boy Scout Den Leader and on the Illinois Council of Aging. She was a member of the Morrisonville American Legion Auxiliary, Ansar Shrine Ansarettes and local Red Hatters. After retirement, she enjoyed traveling extensively with family and friends. Surviving Ivaloue are her son: Mark Williams (wife Maria) Ashbrook of Morrisonville; daughters: Fawn Jamiece Harris of Indianapolis, Indiana, and Janeen Ivaloue Huppert of Taylorville; grandchildren: Jim (wife Kayla) Ashbrook, Ashley Ashbrook, Amber and Brandy Huppert, Mitchele (wife Alyssa) Harris, and Dr. Colin G. Harris; step grandson: John (wife Shannon) Boerckel; great grandchildren: Noah James and Sophia Grace Harris; step great grandchildren: John Theodore “JT” and Cody Boerckel; sister: Bennita (husband Edward) Brower, brother: Ben (wife Lynda) Hill; several nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, and great-great nieces and nephews. Ivaloue was preceded in death by her husband, James; parents Bennie and Juanita Hill; sisters: Laoka Foster, Louada Richter, Clarrenna Bland; nephew William Buckler; and niece Leila Foster. A private family service will be held, and burial will take place at Oak Hill Cemetery in Taylorville. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to Christian County Senior Citizens, Christian County 4H, or the Illinois State Police Heritage Foundation. McClure Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.