Edith Rich

EDITH RICH Freeman Spur-Edith Rich, 95, mother of Virginia Surgalski & Vera Stewart died 11:05 A.M., Sunday, April 20, 2003 at Herrin Hospital. Mrs. Rich was born July 18, 1907 in Freeman Spur, IL to Oscar and Maud (Arnold) Gossage. She married Clarence Rich on June 27, 1924 in Murphysboro, IL. He died August 3, 1988. She was a homemaker and a Protestant. Survivors included: Daughter - Virginia Surgalski and friend Godfrey Kunkel - Freeman Spur, IL Daughter and son in law - Vera and Jim Stewart - Energy, IL Two grandchildren and their spouses - Margaret and Jerry Sanders - Cape Girardeau, MO Larry and Kendra Surgalski - Freeman Spur, IL Three great grandchildren - Aimee Sanders - Carbondale Darren Sanders - Cape Girardeau, MO Crystal Surgalski - Freeman Spur, IL 1 great great granddaughter - Jayden Sanders - Cape Girardeau, MO Caregivers and friends - Susan Arnone, Diana Johnson, Beverley Burnett, Tedra Pearson, Mary Lou Smith and Vera Krant. Her parents, husband, two brothers, Harry and Ruby Gossage, twin sister, Eva and sister, Sylvia preceded her in death. Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 23, 2003 at Johnson Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin. Rev. Robert Jilek will officiate. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Freeman Spur Cemetery in Freeman Spur. You may view this obituary or sign the guest registry at www.hughesfuneralhomes.com