Marion- HELEN STOTLAR, age 97, of Marion, passed away at 1:10pm on Friday, March 12, 2010 at her home in Marion.
Helen was born in Williamson County on April 28, 1913, the daughter of Elmer and Nettie (Davis) Borum. She married Warder Stotlar at the First Christian Church parsonage in Marion on June 19, 1939. He preceded her in death on March 29, 1965.
Mrs. Stotlar was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Marion. She was also a member of the Clio Club, the Marion Hospital Auxiliary, the Marion Library Board, and a board member of the Marion Unit II Foundation.
In the 30s, she worked at CIPS, signing people up for Public Works. She was also a homemaker.
Survivors include-
Two sons- Fred and Mary Ann Stotlar of Marion, IL
Richard and Anita Stotlar of Marion, IL
5 grandchildren- Sally Stotlar of Denver, CO
Brian and Skyla Stotlar of Marion, IL
Lynn Ellen Stotlar of Phoenix, AZ
Jane and Patrick Woytek of Lemont, IL
David and Jenna Stotlar of Marion, IL
5 great grandchildren- Ashton Stotlar, Amelia Stotlar, Ellie Woytek,
Karsten Stotlar, and Madeline Woytek
Sister- Eva Smothers of Marion, IL
Several nieces and nephews
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two brothers- Leon and Bob Borum and two sisters- Lucille Hopkins and Louisa Houghton.
Funeral services will be held at 11am on Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home in Marion with Rev. Victor Long officiating. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held after 5pm on Monday, March 15, 2010 at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home in Marion.
For those who prefer, memorial donations may be made to the Marion First United Methodist Church or Hospice of Southern Illinois. Envelopes will be available and accepted at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home; 800 N Market Street; Marion, IL 62959. For more information, or to sign the memorial guest register, please visit www.hughesfuneralhomes.com