Hilda Cronin

Marion, IL - Hilda Cronin, 91, formerly of Herrin died at 10:35 a.m. on Monday, February 17, 2003 at Parkway Estates in Marion. She was born September 4, 1911 in Hauking, Iowa to Cerillo and Amable (Targhetta) Veronti. She married Romie John Cronin, July 28, 1935 in Jonesboro, IL. He died December 21, 1969. She worked at Allen Industries in Herrin and was a member of the Herrin First Baptist Church. She was baptized on September l7, 1944. She was also a member of the Herrin Senior Citizens Center. Survivors include: Daughter and son in law - Lorraine and Bill Phillips - Rantoul, IL Daughter and son in law - Diane and Larry G. Hughes - Marion, IL 3 grandchildren and their spouses - Kendra (Brent) Little - Rantoul, IL Diana Phillips- Gray and (Bob)- Tuscola, IL Ryan (Joanna) Hughes - Marion, IL 5 great grandchildren - Jori Noelle Little - Rantoul Chet Little - Rantoul Chase Little - Rantoul Michael and Anthony Hughes - Marion, IL Her parents, husband, two sisters, Isabelle Renaldi and Londa Brazitis and one brother Beno Veronti preceded her in death. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 20, 2003 at Johnson Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin, IL Revs. Paul Tirey and Brad Harlow will officiate. Burial will follow at Herrin City Cemetery. Visitation on Wednesday night will be after 5 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois or Herrin First Baptist Church and will be accepted at the funeral home, or mailed to Johnson Hughes Funeral Home, PO Box 429, Herrin, IL 62948. You may view this obituary or sign the memorial guest registry at www.hughesfuneralhomes.com