Jane Marguerite Alkire Partlow's Obituary
Jane Marguerite Alkire Partlow, 86, of Casey, IL passed away on Monday, April 14, 2003 at the home of her daughter in Springfield, IL. She was born October 3, 1916 in Casey, IL, the daughter of James "Po" Alva Rodney Alkire and Ethel Mae Conel Alkire. One June 8, 1935 she married Marion Partlow, Sr. He passed away on June 3, 1965. Survivors include her son, Marion Partlow, Jr. and wife Jackie of Casey, IL; daughter, Roanna Partlow Victor of Springfield, IL; grandson, Marshall Partlow and wife Dee of Casey, IL; granddaughter, Maria J. Partlow Huddleston and husband Troy of Hunt City, IL; granddaughter, Lauren Chanel Victor of Dallas, TX; grandson, Joseph Winston "JW" Victor of Princeton, NJ; great grandchildren, Wayland Watson Partlow, Wyatt Marshall Partlow, Whitney DeeAnn Partlow, Austin Lee Gowin and Allison Marie Huddleston; nieces, Joyce Alkire Shore and husband Gary and Cynthia Alkire Cutright and former husband Terry. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brother and sister in law, James Joseph "Buzzy" Alkire and Celia Dietta Morrison Alkire and daughter, Carole Anne Partlow. Jane was an iconic image in our small town. Even her first name - Jane - took on a different meaning; it became something strong and loaded with substance. To those of us who knew and loved her - she was just Jane. And that name embodied all she was: independent, non-judgmental, objective, open to others, interesting and interested. She loved the spring flowers; bluebells, tulips, dogwoods and she had the most beautiful redwood outside her kitchen window. He house was home to many - her family, her family's friends, her children, her children's friends. Her refrigerator was always stocked and her door always open. Her kitchen table was the site of countless discussions over the years, the world's problems were solved there may times. Jane provided a forum for debate, good times, companionship and camaraderie. Jane was philosophical, sharing what were fondly called "Jane-isms" by those who paid attention. "You have to laugh a little in this life," she would say, which made those around her conclude, "If there is this life, then there must be a next life." Jane was aware of this life and lived it well. Jane enjoyed tennis, trap shooting and golf. Many Casey residents will remember the miles she walked each day, rain or shine. Over her lifetime she walked more than 10,000 miles, making her trek through the farmlands. She walked alone and she walked with friends, often taking time for coffee and cookies after a walk! Jane was a graduate of Casey High School and Chrysler Beauty School of Cosmetology in Effingham, IL. She was a member of the Restitution Church of rural Casey, IL where she played the piano on Sunday mornings. She was a former member of the Casey Country Club, the Tuesday afternoon Ladies Bridge Club and the Monday and Wednesday night Ladies Bridge Clubs. Celebration of Life services will be conducted on Monday, April 21, 2003 at 1 p.m. at the Markwell Funeral Home, Casey, IL with Rev. Steve Greene officiating. Burial will follow in the Partlow Cemetery, rural Casey, IL. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. Oral eulogies to Mrs. Partlow will include a family tribute written and read by her grandson, JW Victor, while longtime family friend Marsha Milam, will relate her remembrances of Mrs. Partlow. Niece, Cindy Alkire Cutright will contribute an essay entitled, Jane Alkire Partlow - A Short Retrospective. Mrs. Diane (Hensiek) Reeds will play "The Old Rugged Cross" and accompany Rev. Jeff Crawford as he sings "The Lord's Prayer" and "How Great Thou Art." Miss Whitney Partlow will play "Amazing Grace" in honor of her Great Grandmother. Pallbearers: Marshall Partlow, JW Victor, Wayland Partlow, Wyatt Partlow, Gary Shore, Jason Cutright, Joe Victor Honorary Pallbearers: Merle Milam, Lauren Victor, Whitney Partlow, Austin Gowin, Allison Huddleston SERVICES Visitation Monday, April 21, 2003 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Markwell Funeral Home 200 N Central Ave Casey, IL 62420 Service Monday, April 21, 2003 1:00 PM Markwell Funeral Home 200 N Central Ave Casey, IL 62420
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