Freda Arlene Seaton's Obituary
Freda Arlene Seaton, 90, of Casey, IL passed away at 6:10 a.m. on Monday, June 1, 2015 at Meadows Manor North, Terre Haute, IN. She was born on November 30, 1924 in Casey, IL the daughter of Charles Simpson and Flora E. Chickadonz Simpson. On August 10, 1946, she married James Sidney "Jim" Seaton in Henderson, Kentucky. He passed away on September 21, 2010. Survivors include son, Keith Seaton of Casey, IL; daughters, Lynn Ann Robinson and husband Bill of Terre Haute, IN and Laurel Byrne and husband Mark of Conway, MO; grandchildren, Lacey Harden, Tony Robinson, Kierstin Smith, Melissa McBee, Michelle Blankenship, Rebecca Wattleworth, Wylie Seaton, Lucas Seaton, R.J. Steed, and Sidney Steed; 23 great grandchildren; sister, Linda Orr of Sullivan, IL and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Charles Simpson, Jr. and Donald Simpson and daughter in law, Peggy Seaton. Arlene was a 1942 graduate of Casey High School and a nursing graduate of Lake Land College. She was devoted to Christ her Lord and was a member of the Mt. Olive Christian Church (Kickapoo), where she and Jim attended for many years. She was the co-owner of the family farm and worked as an LPN at Birchwood Nursing Home until her retirement in 1989. Arlene enjoyed walking, crocheting and working puzzles. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. on Thursday, June 4, 2015 at the Markwell Funeral Home in Casey, IL with Bro. Billie Ray Ulrey officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. Olive (Kickapoo) Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday evening at the Markwell Funeral Home, 200 N. Central Ave., Casey, IL. Memorial contributions and donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 3816 Paysphere Circle, Chicago, IL 60674. To view the full obituary, send a condolence message, light a candle or post photos, visit www.markwellfuneralhome.com. Markwell Funeral Home of Casey, IL is in charge of the local arrangements. SERVICES Visitation Wednesday, June 03, 2015 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Markwell Funeral Home 200 N. Central Ave Casey, IL Service Thursday, June 04, 2015 10:00 AM Markwell Funeral Home 200 N. Central Ave Casey, IL
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