Hazel B Hillard's Obituary
Hazel B. Hillard, 88, of Mattoon, IL formerly of Casey, IL passed away on Thursday, September 15, 2011 at the Odd Fellow-Rebekah Home in Mattoon, IL. She was born August 26, 1923, in Casey, IL, the daughter of Ross Wright and Ollie Lou Mitchell Wright. On January 26, 1952, she married Ernest L. Hillard in Marshall, Il. He passed away on June 13, 1995. Survivors include her son, Ron Funk and wife Peggy of Rockford, IL; son, Mark Hillard and wife Georgia of Charleston, Il; granddaughter Michele Little and husband Chris of Sandwich, Il; grandson, Michael Funk and wife Sara of Newark, Il; great grandchildren, Ashley and Zach Gates and Cole Little; Connor, Mason, Parker and Owen Funk; She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Ernest, sister, Virginia Maring and brothers, Cecil, Ralph, Paul, Howard, Victor and George Wright. Mrs. Hillard requests a private family service at the cemetery. Memorial donations and contributions may be made to the Casey Animal Shelter, 209 East Delaware, Casey, Il. 62420. 217-663-3882. 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 Service
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