Genva Chase

Marion Geneva Todd Chase, passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2006 at 7:50 P.M. at her home in Marion. Mrs. Chase was born March 30, 1916 in New Madrid County, Missouri to Milton & Nell (Hall) Spence. She married Harold L. Chase on August 21, 1943 in OFallen, Illinois and together they have shared over 62 years of marriage. He survives in Marion. Mrs. Chase taught at Beulah Heights School in Eldorado. She was a member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church, Hospital Auxiliary, Methodist Women, and Sisters of Skillet. Survivors include: Husband Harold of Marion son & daughter in law- Jeff & Nancie Chase- Matthews, NC Four Daughters; Sara Nielsen and husband Bill of Marion Nancy Duddy and husband Hugh of Westfield, NY Alice Seavers and husband Kent Seavers of Lake of Egypt Julie Anna Chase of Marion Seven Grandchildren: Laura & Bryan Steh of Atlanta, GA Allison & Eric Fowlie of Nashville, TN Amy & James Bodnar of Paducah, KY Alan Chase of Nashville, TN Kathryn Duddy of Manhattan, NY Sean Seavers of Lake of Egypt Connor Seavers of Lake of Egypt Three Great Grandchildren: Bailey, Madison & Dillon Steh of Atlanta One sister Juanita & Delmar Richardson of Mt. Vernon Several Nieces & Nephews Preceded by Parents, Grandchild Colin Seavers, Two Brothers Nondus and James Spence and Sister Lucille Cotter. Funeral services will be Monday, January 9, 2006 at 11:00 A.M. at Aldersgate United Methodist Church with Revs Roger Perry, Joye Perry and Roger Russell officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday from 4:00 8:00 P.M. at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home in Marion and from 10:00 A.M. until the time of service on Monday at the Church. For those who prefer memorials may be given to Hospice of Southern Illinois or Beulah Holiness Campground of Eldorado. Envelopes will be available at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home.