Elizabeth Couch

Herrin-Elizabeth Couch, 72, died 5:34 P.M., Thursday, February 19, 2004 at her residence. She was born January 5, 1932 in Columbus, Indiana to James & Elizabeth (Kitzinger) Tilton. She married Benjamin M. Couch at Columbus, Indiana. He preceded her in death on March 10, 1989. Elizabeth was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Herrin. She was also a homemaker. Survivors Include: Three Sons & daughter in laws: Tom & Cheryl Couch of Carterville Steve & Carol Couch of Carterville Brad & Martha Couch of Houston, TX. Daughter & son in law: Linda & Mark Gates of Garland, TX. Twelve Grandchildren Brother & sister in law: James & Mary Tilton of Lafayette, IN. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband. Funeral Mass will be 10:00 A.M., Monday, February 23, 2004 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church with Msgr. Ken Schaefer officiating. Burial will follow at San Carlo Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday evening from 6:00 to 9:00 P.M. at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home. Prayer service will be at 6:00 P.M. on Sunday at the funeral home. Memorial donations are suggested to the St. Marys School Education Foundation and will be accepted at the funeral home.. For additional information or to sign the memorial guest register, please visit www.hughesfuneralhomes.com.