Ruby Helen Cushman's Obituary
Ruby Helen (Williams) Cushman, 91, of Casey, IL passed away 7:45 p.m. on Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at Heartland Nursing Center, Casey, IL. She was born March 4, 1922 in Enfield, IL, the daughter of Samuel Williams and Mary Foley Williams. On June 15, 1940 she married Floyd Franklin Cushman in Kentucky. He passed away on August 29, 2009. Survivors include daughter, Sondra K. Powell and husband Clyde of Rockville, IN; son, Richard L. Cushman and wife Nancy of Marshall, IL; son, Walt D. Cushman of Atlanta, GA; brother, Sam Williams, Jr. of Carmi, IL; sister in law, Maxine Lee of Fairfield, IL; grandchildren, Brent Powell and wife Annette, Brian Powell and wife Kris; Rhonda Curran and husband Dan; Chuck Cushman, Matt Cushman and wife Erin; Eric Cushman and Holly Cushman; great grandchildren, Chelsea Beasley and husband Jimmy, Taylor Powell, Adam Powell, Logan Powell and Aidan Curran and great great grandsons, Griffin Beasley, Kainan Beasley and Jackson Cushman. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brother, Robert Williams; brother in law, Howard Lee and sister in law, Joan Williams. Mrs. Cushman formerly worked at the Casey IGA as a baker and retired as a dietary aid for Heartland Nursing Home. She enjoyed quilting and loved to cook. Her specialties included noodles, hot rolls, dressing and apple pie. Ruby made hot relishes for "her men" and special cakes for her grandchildren. Graveside funeral services and burial will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, June 17, 2013 at the Hammack Cemetery, Springerton, IL with Rev. Carroll Kakac officiating. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, June 16, 2013 at the Markwell Funeral Home, 200 N. Central Ave., Casey, IL. Donations may be made to Heartland Nursing Home, P.O. Box 10, Casey, IL 62420 or the Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group, 721 E. Court St., Paris, IL 61944. 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 arrangements. SERVICES Visitation Sunday, June 16, 2013 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Markwell Funeral Home 200 N Central Ave Casey, IL 62420 Service Monday, June 17, 2013 1:00 PM Hammack Cemetery ,
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