Martha Ann Mrla

Herrin- Martha Ann (Raczyinski) Mrla, age 81, of Herrin, died at 7:37 PM, Saturday, May 24, 2003, at Herrin Hospital. Martha was born on September 20, 1921 in Zeigler to the late Edward & Annie M. (Skebinski) Raczyinski. She married Michael Mrla on New Years Eve 1939 in St. Louis, MO. He preceded her in death on May 7, 2001. Mrs. Mrla was a member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Herrin. She is survived by: Two Sons: Son-Michael Mrla & wife Jane of White Lake, Mich. Son-John Mrla & wife Susan of Allen, Texas Two Sisters: Sister-Helen Mrla of Herrin, Ill. Sister-Albena "Bena" Rice of Zeigler, Ill. Two Brothers: Brother-Joseph Raczyinski & wife Stella of Little Egypt, Ill. Brother-Andrew "Gene" Raczyinski of Brighton, Mich. Four grandchildren: Michael Mrla- Taylorville, KY Melissa Mrla- Allen Park, Mich Matthew Mrla- Austin, TX Jennifer Mrla-Gray & husband Steve- Austin, TX She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and one sister; Charlene Savant. The funeral mass will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, May 28, 2003 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Herrin. Monsignor Ken Schaefer will officiate. Burial will follow at San Carlo Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00 - 9:00 PM, Tuesday, May 27, 2003 at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin. A prayer service will be held Tuesday at 6:00 PM, at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or to the American Heart Association and will be accepted at the funeral home. For more information or to sign the memorial guest register; please visit www.hughesfuneralhomes.com.