Edward D. Vodak

Marion-Edward D. Vodak, 83, died 6:05 P.M., Saturday, May 7, 2005 at Fountains Nursing Home in Marion. He was born January 5, 1922 in Chicago, Illinois to Edward & Myrtle (Patterson) Vodak. He married Wanda Newlin on February 21, 1941 in Jackson, Missouri. He was retired from DRIVE ALL Manufacturing in Detroit. He was a veteran of United States Army, serving his country during WWII. He attended the First Baptist Church in Herrin. He was a member of VFW #1301 of Marion. Survivors Include: Wife: Wanda Vodak of Marion Son & Daughter-In-Law: Edward & Catherine Vodak of Roseville, MI. Daughter: Vicki Loyd of Marion Four Grandchildren: Phillip Wisecarver of Houston, TX. Steven & wife Camilla Wisecarver of Herrin Jason & wife Mary Vodak of Fraser, MI. Matthew Vodak of Roseville, MI. Seven Great Great Grandchildren: Sarah, Abigail & Evan Wisecarver Caitlyn, Matthew, Elisa & Nicholas Vodak Brother: Bill Thieman of St. Louis, MO. Sister & Brother-In-Law: Margaret & Cliff Johnson of Arnold, MO. Brother-In-Law: Carl Edwards of Marion He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters and one brother. Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, May 11, 2005 at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home with Rev. Donald Grammer officiating. Burial will follow at Maplewood Cemetery in Marion. Military graveside rites will be conducted by VFW Post #1301. Visitation will be 9:00 to 11:00 A.M., Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois. Memorial envelopes are available at the funeral home. Mr. Vodaks family would like to give special thanks to Hospice of Southern Illinois, Fountains Nursing Home, and CNAs Terri and Stacy. For additional information or to sign the memorial guest register, please visit www.hughesfuneralhomes.com.