Wanda Marie Vodak, 84, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2009 at 11:35 A.M. at Shawnee Christian Nursing Home.
Wanda was born September 11, 1924 the daughter of Ray & Mae (Boles) Newlin. She married Edward Vodak on February 21, 1941 in Jackson, Missouri and together they shared over 64 years of marriage until his death on May 7, 2005.
Wanda spent her life caring for her family and her home.
She is survived by:
Daughter Vicki Loyd of Marion
Son - Edward Vodak and wife Catherine of Rosville, MI
Four Grandchildren;
Phillip Wisecarver of Houston, Texas
Steven Wisecarver and wife Camilla of Herrin
Jason Vodak and wife Mary of Fraser, MI
Matthew Vodak of Roseville
Seven Great Grandchildren;
Sarah, Abigail and Evan Wisecarver
Caitlyn, Matthew, Alyssa & Nicholas Vodak
Brother-in-law Bill Thieman of St. Louis, MO
Sister-in-law Margaret Johnson and husband Cliff of Arnold, Missouri
Several nieces and nephews
Preceded by Parents, Husband, Brother, Burl Newlin, Two Sisters, Muriel Booth and Vivian Edwards
Graveside services will be Saturday, March 21, 2009 at 1:30 P.M. at Maplewood Cemetery in Marion. Everyone is asked to meet directly at the cemetery. Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home in Marion is assisting the family with arrangements.
For those who prefer memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Envelopes will available at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home, 800 North Market, Marion, IL 62959