Audrey Anderson Obituary

Audrey M. Masters Anderson, 91, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2010, at home surrounded by her loving family after a brief illness. She was born Dec. 16, 1918, in Brookfield, to Norman and Anna Rehfeldt Rose. On Oct. 1, 1968, she married Ronald T. Anderson in Downers Grove. She enjoyed a very successful career of 54 years in the real estate profession both in sales and later as a broker in her own firm, Audrey Masters Agency of Downers Grove. She retired in 1991. She was a very loving, dynamic and caring person; people of all ages and lifestyles easily were attracted to her. She was a member of the Marengo Womens Club and a certified Yoga instructor. An active member of her church, she was a person of a faith. She was an avid reader and a member of the Marengo Book Club. She was a member of the Morton Arboretum and donated many trees that were planted in the city of Marengo. She excelled at everything she did. She was a devoted wife, loving mother and doting grandmother. She was a very hard-working and feisty woman. She was ahead of her time as a woman and broke into leadership roles and business. She was an excellent cook especially known for her jams and jellies. Survivors include her husband, RT Anderson; a son, Patrick (Mary) Masters of Fairplay, S.C.; two daughters, Margee (Ken) Pieper of Harvard and Mary Beth Masters of Kihlstrum of Oregon; 14 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, David Masters. The visitation will be from 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 28, until the service at 11 a.m. at Marengo United Methodist Church, 119 E. Washington. The Rev. Keck Mowry will officiate. Interment will be at the Marengo City Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the wishes of the family. For information, call Marengo Community Funeral Service at 815-568-8115.