Ruth Jeanette Staley's Obituary
Ruth Jeanette Staley, 81, of Casey, Illinois passed away at 4:34 p.m. on Friday, August 8, 2008 at Royal Oaks Nursing Home, Terre Haute, Indiana. She was born March 11, 1927 in Oilfield, Illinois, the daughter of James "Dick" Roscoe Brandenburg and Florence Cutright Brandenburg. She married Robert Staley in 1957; he passed away on November 6, 1979. Survivors include her son, Steve Staley & partner James Rose of Indianapolis, IN; stepson, LeRoy Staley of Casey, IL, stepson, Bobby Staley & wife Becky of Casey, IL; stepdaughter, Betty Hudson & husband Larry of Moweaqua, IL; and brother, Robert Brandenburg of Harlingen, TX. Her parents, husband, brothers, Paul Brandenburg, Herschel Brandenburg and sister, Helen Boydston preceded her in death. Mrs. Staley was a homemaker and a member of the Casey VFW Ladies Auxillary. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, August 12, 2008 at the Markwell Funeral Home, Casey, IL with Rev. Dan Smith officiating. Burial will be in the Washington Street Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12 to 2 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorial donations and contributions may be made to the Casey VFW Ladies Auxillary, 300 S. Central Ave., Casey, IL 62420. 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 Tuesday, August 12, 2008 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Markwell Funeral Home 200 N Central Ave Casey, IL 62420 Service Tuesday, August 12, 2008 2:00 PM Markwell Funeral Home 200 N Central Ave Casey, IL 62420
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