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Marion IL Obituaries and Death Notices
Monday, June 26, 2017Norristown and Chalfont, passed away peacefully Thursday, May 11, 2017, at her residence, surrounded by her family. She was 82.Born in Norristown, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Marion (Alba) Russo. She was a graduate of Norristown High School.Grace had been employed by the Reading/Conrail Railroad until her retirement.After retiring, Grace especially enjoyed gardening, crocheting, crafting, playing bingo, and spending time with her family. She also had a great love for animals.She is survived by her four children, Kathleen Connors (Roger Mick), of Chalfont; Diane Jaynes (Richard), of East Rockhill Township; Thomas Connors, of Buckingham; and John Johnston (Theresa), of Willow Grove; six grandchildren, Bryon, Matthew, Nicole, Heather, Amanda, and Christopher; three great-grandchildren, Charlotte, Adaline, and Alica; and two sisters, Josie Devers, of Willow Grove, and Betty Pacanowski, of Norristown. She was preceded in death by four siblings, Lillian Paciello, Peter Russo, Nancy Imperatore, and Mary Ciarletta.Services will be private.In lieu of flowers, contributions in Grace’s memory may be made to any animal rescue organization.
Saturday, June 10, 2017Henry Spells; and wife, Rose Littles Spells.Survivors include his wife, Allene Darden Spells of Rocky Branch; sons, James Michael and wife, Teri Spells, of Madill, Oklahoma, and Gregory Spells of Marion, Louisiana; grandsons, Aaron and wife, Emma, Jason and Thornton; granddaughters, Meagan, Mallorie, and Stormy; great-granddaughters, Avaleigh and Zoey; step-daughters, Karen and husband, Dickie Patterson, and Sharon Massie; nieces, nephews and extended family.The family wishes to thank his special angel, Tina Spells.Mr. Billy served in U.S. Navy, Korean War and retired from Georgia Pacific in Crossett, and served as a volunteer firefighter. Visitation will be held from 4 until 6 p.m. on Saturday, June 10, 2017 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.Online condolence messages may be sent to the family www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com.
Tuesday, April 18, 2017Funeral Home. ROGERS, William M., 74, of Summerville, husband of Robin Rogers, died Wednesday. Arrangements by Tri-County Cremation Center.THOMAS, Ruth L., 56, of Summerville, a homemaker and wife of Marion E. Thomas, died Tuesday. Arrangements by Parks Funeral Home.Georgetown CountyWILSON, Elton, 51, of Georgetown, a former employee of Curry's Cleaners, died Wednesday. Arrangements by Henryhand's Andrews Chapel. ElsewhereCROMWELL, Leroy, 68, of Jacksonville, Fla., formerly of James Island, S.C., a Navy veteran, died April 5. Arrangements by C.L. Page Mortuary of Jacksonville.DULIN, Dennis Anthony, 60, of Manning died Monday. Arrangements by Charleston Cremation Center and Funeral Home. WITHERSPOON, Shirley, 74, of New York, wife of Rufus Witherspoon, died Tuesday. Arrangements by Gethers Funeral Home of Moncks Corner, S.C.
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Monday, June 26, 2017Norristown and Chalfont, passed away peacefully Thursday, May 11, 2017, at her residence, surrounded by her family. She was 82.Born in Norristown, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Marion (Alba) Russo. She was a graduate of Norristown High School.Grace had been employed by the Reading/Conrail Railroad until her retirement.After retiring, Grace especially enjoyed gardening, crocheting, crafting, playing bingo, and spending time with her family. She also had a great love for animals.She is survived by her four children, Kathleen Connors (Roger Mick), of Chalfont; Diane Jaynes (Richard), of East Rockhill Township; Thomas Connors, of Buckingham; and John Johnston (Theresa), of Willow Grove; six grandchildren, Bryon, Matthew, Nicole, Heather, Amanda, and Christopher; three great-grandchildren, Charlotte, Adaline, and Alica; and two sisters, Josie Devers, of Willow Grove, and Betty Pacanowski, of Norristown. She was preceded in death by four siblings, Lillian Paciello, Peter Russo, Nancy Imperatore, and Mary Ciarletta.Services will be private.In lieu of flowers, contributions in Grace’s memory may be made to any animal rescue organization.
Saturday, June 10, 2017Henry Spells; and wife, Rose Littles Spells.Survivors include his wife, Allene Darden Spells of Rocky Branch; sons, James Michael and wife, Teri Spells, of Madill, Oklahoma, and Gregory Spells of Marion, Louisiana; grandsons, Aaron and wife, Emma, Jason and Thornton; granddaughters, Meagan, Mallorie, and Stormy; great-granddaughters, Avaleigh and Zoey; step-daughters, Karen and husband, Dickie Patterson, and Sharon Massie; nieces, nephews and extended family.The family wishes to thank his special angel, Tina Spells.Mr. Billy served in U.S. Navy, Korean War and retired from Georgia Pacific in Crossett, and served as a volunteer firefighter. Visitation will be held from 4 until 6 p.m. on Saturday, June 10, 2017 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.Online condolence messages may be sent to the family www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com.
Tuesday, April 18, 2017Funeral Home. ROGERS, William M., 74, of Summerville, husband of Robin Rogers, died Wednesday. Arrangements by Tri-County Cremation Center.THOMAS, Ruth L., 56, of Summerville, a homemaker and wife of Marion E. Thomas, died Tuesday. Arrangements by Parks Funeral Home.Georgetown CountyWILSON, Elton, 51, of Georgetown, a former employee of Curry's Cleaners, died Wednesday. Arrangements by Henryhand's Andrews Chapel. ElsewhereCROMWELL, Leroy, 68, of Jacksonville, Fla., formerly of James Island, S.C., a Navy veteran, died April 5. Arrangements by C.L. Page Mortuary of Jacksonville.DULIN, Dennis Anthony, 60, of Manning died Monday. Arrangements by Charleston Cremation Center and Funeral Home. WITHERSPOON, Shirley, 74, of New York, wife of Rufus Witherspoon, died Tuesday. Arrangements by Gethers Funeral Home of Moncks Corner, S.C.