Remembering Departed Members of Anna-Jonesboro High School, Class of 1976

Marilyn J Brasel Eiceman 1958 2013, A-J 1976 Class Information furnished by A-J Classmate and Friends.

Marilyn J. Eiceman, age 54, of Marion, IL passed away with her family by her side at 11:15 a.m., on Friday, January 11, 2013, at her home. She was born on Thursday, June 26, 1958, in Anna, IL the daughter of Ray E. and Lois V. (Smith) Brasel. Marilyn attended school in Anna, IL and was a graduate of Anna-Jonesboro High School in 1976. She went on to attend Southeast Missouri State University of Cape Girardeau, MO where she received her Bachelor Degree in Speech-Therapy. She was united in marriage to Jerry D. Eiceman on Saturday, August 4, 1979, in Cape Girardeau, MO and together they have shared over thirty-three years of marriage. Marilyn's working career was as a Kindergarten Teacher at Washington School in Marion, IL for twelve years. She loved each of her students as if they were her own. She was a member of the Second Baptist Church of Marion, IL. In her spare time she enjoyed sewing and cooking for the many family gatherings. She especially loved spending time with her family and many friends. Those now left behind will cherish the many memories that have been created. She is survived by her husband, Jerry D. Eiceman of Marion, IL; daughter and son-in-law, Ashleigh N. and Richard L. Ozment of Marion, IL; son, Jason D. Eiceman and his companion, Jami L. McNeill of Nashville, TN; two grandchildren, Marleigh D. Ozment and Maximus D. Ozment both of Marion, IL; father, Ray E. Brasel of Anna, IL; brother, Richard L. Brasel of Cobden, IL; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Dale and Helen Eiceman of Arnold, MO, other extended family and many friends. She was preceded in death by her mother, Lois V. Brasel on November 6, 2010. Arrangements for Marilyn J. Eiceman were entrusted to the Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home, 900 N. Court Street, of Marion, IL. The time of visitation for family and friends was on Sunday, January 13th, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Visitation resumed from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Monday, January 14th at Second Baptist Church, located at 308 South Russell Street in Marion. Following the time of visitation the funeral service was at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Mark Mohler presiding. Interment followed in Rose Hill Cemetery in Marion, IL. For those who preferred, memorial contributions were made to "The Family of Marilyn Eiceman". Memorial contribution envelopes were available at the funeral home and the church or were mailed in care of Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home, P.O. Box 370, Marion, IL 62959. For additional information or to leave an online condolence or memory, please visit our website atwww.wilsonmcreynolds.com or call 618-993-2131. Gazette-Democrat Posted: Sunday, January 13, 2013 11:39 am | Updated: 11:41 am, Sun Jan 13, 2013. January 14, 2013

Cynthia Lynn Smoot Johnson 1958 2001, 1976 Class, Information furnished by A-J Classmate and Friends.

Cynthia “Cindy” Lynn Johnson, 53, of Murphysboro, and formerly of Anna, died at 6:50 p.m. Monday, June 20, 2011, at St. Joseph Memorial Hospital in Murphysboro. Her body has been cremated. Memorial services for Ms. Johnson will be at 10 a.m. Friday, June 24, at the Church of the Nazarene in Murphysboro, with the Rev. Jim Frye officiating. Memorials can be made to the family. Petett Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. For more information, visit www.pettettfuneralhome.com. She was born on April 10, 1958, the daughter of Paul Johnson and Ann Claxton Smoot, in Hammond, Ind. She was preceded in death by her parents. She graduated from Anna-Jonesboro Community High School and attended Southern Illinois University Carbondale. While attending SIUC, she worked for the Union County Sheriff’s Office. Later, she worked for Penn Aluminum in Murphysboro, Blue Cross in Marion and as an inventory associate for W.I.S. International. During the 1970s, she was a huge supporter of the Equal Rights Amendment and was a trustee on the Board of the First Church of the Nazarene in Murphysboro. She is survived by one sister, Paula Baril of Murphysboro; one brother, Barry (LaDonna) Smoot of Marion; three nephews, Jeremy (Dee) Rogers of Los Angeles, Calif., Robert Baril of Carterville and Reese Smoot of Marion; two nieces, Taylor Baril of Los Angeles and Emily Smoot of Marion; and one great-nephew, Lenny Rogers of Los Angeles; friends and her church family. Published: Friday, June 24, 2011 9:21 AM CDT

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