Edna Marie Perisho's Obituary
Edna Marie Perisho, 99, of Westfield, Illinois, passed away at 8:35 p.m.on Sunday, September 6, 2009 at Heartland Manor Nursing Center, Casey, Illinois. She was born on March 17, 1910, in Kansas, Illinois, the daughter of Frank W. Davis and Isie Bell Lanham Davis. She married Lloyd Eugene Rogers in September 1931. He passed away in April 1937. In March 1963, she married Joseph Perisho, who also preceded her in death in March 1976. Survivors include son-in-law, Joseph Edward Tichenor of Champaign, IL; grandson, Rick Tichenor of Westfield, IL; grandson, Brian Tichenor and wife Jill of Monticello, IL; great granddaughter, Emily Tichenor of Monticello, IL; niece Esther White and husband Jerry of Winter Garden, FL; step son, Neil Perisho and wife Verna of Martinsville, IL; step son, Dale Perisho and wife Shirley of Casey, IL; and several step grandchildren and step great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, two husbands, daughter, Wanda Louise Tichenor; grandson, Mark Louis Tichenor; brother, Vernon Lloyd Davis; and nephew, Billie Lee Davis. Edna was a member of the United Methodist Church in Westfield, IL. Throughout her life, she was a housekeeper, telephone operator, and worked at a local grocery store and TRW in Casey. After retiring from TRW, she helped at Markwell Funeral Home in Westfield, IL when needed. She was also a member of the Senior Citizens of Westfield and the Card Club of Kansas, IL. In her free time Edna enjoyed quilting and playing cards. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, September 14, 2009 at Westfield United Methodist Church with Rev. Randy Reese officiating. Inurnment will follow in the Maple Hill Cemetery, Westfield, IL. Visitation will be held from 12 (noon) to 2 p.m. on Monday at the Church. Memorial tributes and condolences may be sent to the family at www.markwellfuneralhome.com. Markwell Funeral Home of Casey-Westfield, Illinois is in charge of the arrangements. SERVICES Visitation Monday, September 14, 2009 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Westfield United Methodist Church, Westfield, IL , Service Monday, September 14, 2009 2:00 PM Westfield United Methodist Church, Westfield, IL ,
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