Lu Orrell

Betty Luretta "Lu" Orrell was born on September 26, 1934, in Carlyle, Illinois, a daughter of Robert and Violet (Brown) Falbe, Sr. She married Shelby Allen Orrell on June 8, 1956 and he preceded her in death. Lu had lived in Lisle, Illinois until moving back to Carlyle 15 years ago. While living in Chicago, Lu was a licensed real estate broker, and she and Shelby were avid sailors on Lake Michigan. Upon moving to Carlyle, Lu opened the Rathskeller, bought the County Seat Deli and partnered in the Legion Bar. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church and the Elks Lodge. Betty Luretta "Lu" Orrell entered into rest on Monday, May 16, 2011, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Breese. She was 76 years of age. Lu is survived by her children - Larry Orrell and wife Sherry of Aurora, Illinois, David Orrell and wife Tracy of Walnut Hill, Illinois and Michelle Mast and husband Mike of Blue Springs, Missouri; her grandchildren - Adrienne Orrell, Laura Orrell, Tad Mast, Emily Mast, Mike Matrisciano and Hayden Orrell and her siblings - Opal Johnson, Pat Krieger, Sandra Powell, Robert Falbe, Jr., James Falbe and Richard Falbe. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, 2 sisters - Juanita Griffin and Jane Roberg and a brother-in-law - Garold Orrell. A funeral service will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Thursday, May 19, 2011, at the First United Methodist Church in Carlyle with Rev. Keith Michaels officiating. Following the service, a Celebration of Life will continue with a reception at the Legion Bar in Carlyle from 5:00 - 8:00 P.M. All friends are invited. Interment will follow at Lisle Cemetery in Lisle, Illinois. Memorial donations in Lu's memory are suggested to VNA-TIP Hospice and will be received at Zieren Day Funeral Home in Carlyle. Previous EventsFuneral Service
Thursday, May 19, 2011
3:00 PM First United Methodist Church 751 Franklin Street
Carlyle, IL 62231 Reception
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Legion Bar and Restaurant 690 7th Street
Carlyle, IL 62231