Ethel Marie Maxey's Obituary
Ethel Marie Maxey, 67, of Martinsville, Illinois passed away at 8:25 a.m. on Sunday, May 11, 2008 at Burnside Nursing Center, Marshall, Illinois. She was born August 15, 1940 in Cumberland County, Illinois, the daughter of Paul A. Henderson and Iva M. Stolling Henderson. Survivors include son, Don Maxey and wife Cindy of Martinsville, IL; son, Steve Maxey and wife Debbie of Casey, IL; daughter, Karen Maxey of Casey, IL; son, Gary Maxey and wife Emily of Martinsville, IL; son, Jon Maxey and friend Sara Wilson of Martinsville, IL; aunt, Helen Huckaba of Martinsville, IL; aunt, Mary Snyder of Ft. Wayne , IN; and eleven grandchildren. Her parents, husband, Leroy "Bud" Maxey, five brothers, Max, Walter, Charles, Delbert and Ralph Ward and grandson, Joshua James Maxey preceded her in death. Mrs. Maxey was a homemaker. She was a member of the Casey Moose Lodge and had previously attended the Willis Chapel Church. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, May 16, 2008 at the Markwell Funeral Home, Casey, Illinois. Burial will be in the Washington Street Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday evening at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Lincolnland Hospice, 700 Broadway Ave., East, Suite 9, Mattoon, IL 61938. Memorial tributes and condolences may be sent to the family at www.markwellfuneralhome.com. Markwell Funeral Home of Casey, Illinois is in charge of the arrangements. SERVICES Visitation Thursday, May 15, 2008 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Markwell Funeral Home 200 N Central Ave Casey, IL 62420 Service Friday, May 16, 2008 10:30 AM Markwell Funeral Home 200 N Central Ave Casey, IL 62420
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