Nancy B. Cecchi

Goreville- Nancy Barbara Cecchi, 75, of Goreville, formerly of DuPage County, passed away at 2:00 PM, Sunday, August 10, 2014 at her home. Nancy was born on February 7, 1939 in Chicago to Kenneth and Simone (Jagot) Barnes.  She married Reynold Peter Cecchi on July 22, 1978 at Grace Lutheran Church in Bensonville, IL.  He survives of Goreville. Nancy worked as the administrative assistant to the Chief of Police in Bensonville, IL for more than 30 years prior to her retirement in 1999. She was a member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Marion and enjoyed volunteering her time to those that needed it.  She was an animal lover who enjoyed working outside with her dogs, picking blueberries with her grandchildren and spending time outside hunting, fishing and camping with her family and friends.  She had a green thumb and could grow anything.  She was quite the baker and was known for her delicious apple pies. Survivors include- Daughter- Karen Wikholm and husband Timothy of Romeoville Son- Homer Cecchi and wife Melissa of Georgia Son- Joseph P. Cecchi of Montgomery Son- Patrick R. Cecchi of Montgomery Daughter- Kelly Cecchi of Highland Park, IL Son- Mark Robert Cecchi and wife Jaqi of Spring Grove, IL Daughter- Gina M. Kugia and husband Marty of Huntley, IL Thirteen Grandchildren One Great Grandchild Brother- Lance Barnes and wife Marge of Oregon, IL Several nieces and nephews Beloved Therapy Dog- “Annie” She was preceded in death by her parents, daughter- Heidi Hutcheson and brothers- Bruce and Tad Barnes. The funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM, Friday, August 22, 2014 at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church/1501 Broeking Rd/ Marion, IL  62959.  Pastor Marlin Otte will officiate.  The visitation will be from 12:00 PM until time of service, Friday, August 22, 2014 at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Marion.  Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home in Marion assisted the family with funeral arrangements. Memorial donations are suggested to Our Redeemer Lutheran Church and will be accepted at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home/ 800 N. Market St/ Marion, IL  62959.  For more information or to sign the memorial guest register, please visit www.hughesfuneralhomes.com.