Marie G. McCluskie

Marion- Marie McCluskie, 97, of Marion, passed away at 2:35AM, Friday, January 14, 2011 at Parkway Manor in Marion. Marie was born in Harrisburg on April 25, 1913, the daughter of I.E. and Lillie Ann (Alsup) Simmons. She married Alex Buster McCluskie in Marion on April 18, 1931. He preceded her in death. She was a homemaker and a lifelong member of Scottsboro Baptist Church where she taught Sunday school, was church secretary, sang in the choir and went to Prayer and Share group. Marie enjoyed fishing and camping and spending time with her children and grandchildren. She was an excellent cook and was well known for her blackberry cobbler, orange salad and famous biscuits and gravy. She was spontaneous and witty and always up for an adventure. She enjoyed travel and telling stories about her family. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her. Survivors include- Son- Jack McCluskie & wife Carol of Alton Son- Larry McCluskie & wife Jodie of Hannibal, MO Son- Mike McCluskie & wife Sandy of Herrin Grandchild- Karen Caires & husband David of Glen Carbon Grandchild- Kent McCluskie & wife Patti of Overland Park, KS Grandchild- Kraig McCluskie & wife Julie of Abington, IL Grandchild- Kelly McCluskie of Hannibal, MO Grandchild- Kim Zottarella of OFallon, MO Grandchild- Krista Ulberg & husband Mike of St. Charles, MO Grandchild- Devin McCluskie & wife Wendy of Herrin Grandchild- Danie Brandon & husband Mike of Sikeston, MO Great Grandchild- Laurie Caires of Schaumburg, IL Great Grandchild- Mary Beth Caires-Batson & husband Casey of Alton Great Grandchild- Jennifer Caires of Glen Carbon Great Grandchild- Killian McCluskie of Overland Park, KS Great Grandchild- Kelsie Riedel and husband Roger of Lenexa, KS Great Grandchildren- Ryan Schulz, Hannah Schulz, Alex McCluskie and Thomas McCluskie of Abington, IL Great Grandchild- Allie Zottarella of OFallon, MO Great Grandchildren- Cooper & Chase Redington of St. Charles, MO Great Grandchildren- Gavin, Lauren & Luke McCluskie of Herrin Great Grandchildren- Kinsley & Jacob Brandon of Sikeston, MO Great Great Grandchild- Roger Edward Riedel III of Lenexa, KS Several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, six brothers- Hollie, Delbert, Frank, Jimmy, Clifford and Glen Simmons and four sisters- Nellie Knight, Mary Lynn Simmons, Marbia Holderfield and Martha Alene Butler. The funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, January 22, 2011 at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home in Marion. Rev. Jerry Schell will officiate. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery in Marion. Visitation will be from 12 Noon until time of service, Saturday at the funeral home. Memorial donations are suggested to Scottsboro Baptist Church and will be accepted at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home/ 800 N. Market St./ Marion, IL 62959.