Marion-Cecile E. Steckenrider, 88, of Herrin, died at 1:30 PM, Sunday, October 5, 2003 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion.
Cecile was born on October 7, 1914 in Christopher to Jack & Grace (Pegram) Greenwood. She married R. W. Steckenrider on September 17, 1936 in Chicago. He preceded her in death on February 9, 2002.
She retired from Allen Ind. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Herrin and the Eastern Star in Christopher.
SURVIVORS:
Son & dtr in law- Robert R. & Susan Steckenrider- St. Louis, MO
Son & dtr in law- David W. & Janet Steckenrider- Marion
Seven Grandchildren:
Julie Davis & husband Larry- Cadez, KY
Jeannie Sittig & husband Jason- Cadez, KY
David Steckenrider & wife Raven- Goreville
Christopher Steckenrider- St. Louis, MO
Brian Steckenrider- St. Louis, MO
Shalini Upchurch- Marion
Brenda Book- West Frankfort
Ten Great Grandchildren
Brother & sister in law- Jack & Judy Greenwood- Herrin
Brother & sister in law- Jim & Katherine Greenwood- Mulkeytown, IL
Several nieces & nephews
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, & one brother; Robert Greenwood.
The funeral service will be held at 10:30 AM, Wednesday, October 8, 2003 at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin. Rev. Leroy Waggoner will officiate. Burial will follow at Mulkeytown Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-9:00 PM, Tuesday, October 7, 2003 at the funeral home.
Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimers Association and will be accepted at the funeral home. For more information or to sign the memorial guest register; please visit www.hughesfuneralhomes.com.