Marion- Ida Marie Boester, 88, of Marion, passed away at 8:15 PM, Saturday, July 9, 2005 at Fountains Nursing Center in Marion.
Ida was born on February 12, 1917 in Williamson County to Rudolph Henry & Louise (Pape) Boester.
She retired from Cox Hardware & Gifts in Marion. She was an active member of Zion United Church of Christ.
SURVIVORS:
Daughter- Delores L. Deaton- Marion
Granddaughter- Beth Ann Murphy & husband Tom- New Burnside
Granddaughter- Pamela Lynn Craig- Marion
Great Grandchildren:
Samantha Clayton- New Burnside Pamela Sue Craig- Goreville
James T. Murphy- Marion Rachel Rock- Marion
Brother & sister in law- Rudolph & Jean Boester- Marion
Brother & sister in law- John & Theresa Boester- Marion
Sister in law- Erma Boester, Marion, Il
Several nieces & nephews
She was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Herman Boester; and four sisters, Elsie Hrovatich, Nora Boester, Freida Boester & Esther Carter.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, July 13, 2005 at Zion United Church of Christ. A time of gathering will begin after 10:00 AM, Wednesday at the church. Rev. Kenneth Kramer will officiate. Inurnment will follow at Davis-Prairie Cemetery. Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home in Marion is in charge of arrangements.
Memorial donations are suggested to Zion United Church of Christ and will be accepted at the funeral home. For more information or to sign the memorial guest register; please visit www.hughesfuneralhomes.com.