Barbara Ellen Niles' Obituary
Barbara Ellen Niles, 79, of Casey, IL passed away at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 13, 2008 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center. She was born on August 3, 1929 in Martinsville, IL, the daughter of John Milton Risinger and Ethel May Kennedy Risinger. On December 28, 1953 she married John Niles in St. Louis, MO: he passed away on June 4, 1985. Survivors include son, John Niles of Newton, IL; Albert Lee Kincade and wife Beth of Olney, IL; son, Donald Lee Niles and wife Donna of Pontiac, IL; son, Ronald Lee Niles and wife Mae of Momence, IL; son, Charles Ray Thompson of Piper City, IL; daughter, Mary Hopkins of Pontiac, IL; daughter, Viola Marie Niles of Springfield, IL; daughter, Susan Marie Sanders and husband Gerald of Marshall, IL; seventeen grandchildren, eighteen great grandchildren; sister, Delores Patrick and husband Ivan of Casey, IL; sister, Joan Nidey and husband Kelly of Casey, IL; sister, Lula Bell Stone of West Liberty, IL; half brother, Art Risinger and wife Marie of Casey, IL and sister in law, June Risinger of Gays, IL. Her parents, husband, brother, Johnny Risinger and sisters, Mary Risinger Bower and Dorothy Risinger preceded her in death. The visitation will be held from 12 to 2 p.m. on Monday, November 17, 2008 at the Markwell Funeral Home, Casey, IL. Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. on Monday at the Markwell Funeral Home, Casey, IL with Rev. Dan Smith officiating. Burial will be in the Washington Street Cemetery. Memorial donations my be made to the family c/o Markwell Funeral Home, P.O. Box 175, Casey, IL 62420. Memorial tributes and condolences may be sent to the family at www.markwellfuneralhome.com. Markwell Funeral Home of Casey, IL is in charge of the arrangements. SERVICES Visitation Monday, November 17, 2008 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Markwell Funeral Home 200 N Central Ave Casey, IL 62420 Service Monday, November 17, 2008 2:00 PM Markwell Funeral Home 200 N Central Ave Casey, IL 62420
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