Louisa B. Houghton

Marion Louisa B. Houghton, 93, passed away at Parkway Manor Nursing Facility at 3:55 A.M. on Wednesday, September 25, 2002. Funeral services will be held at Mitchell-Hughes funeral home on Friday September 27, 2002 at 10:00 A.M. Rev. Victor Long will officiate. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery in Marion. Visitation will be Thursday evening from 5:00 until 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church of Marion. Louisa was born May 26, 1909 in Marion to Elmer and Nettie (Davis) Borum. She married Paul J. Houghton in Nashville, IL November 2, 1929. He passed away October 19, 2001. Louisa was a homemaker and member of First United Methodist Church in Marion. Survivors include: Son: Jerry Houghton of Barrington, IL Grandsons and Granddaughters-In-Law: Steve and Lori Houghton of Bourbonnais, IL and David and Alicia Houghton of Glen Elyn, IL Step Grandchildren: Eileen Coppel of Chicago, and Elyse McNergney of New York, NY Brother: Bob Borum of Sterling, IL Two sisters: Eva Smothers and Helen Stotlar both of Marion Sister-in-law: Bernadine Houghton of OH Brother-in-law: Delmar Houghton of Atlanta, IL She was preceded by her parents, loving husband, Sister Lucille Hopkins, and Brother Leon Borum. For more information or to sign the memorial guest registry, please visit us at www.hughesfuneralhomes.com