Bernella J. Stocks' Obituary
Bernella J. Stocks, age 83, of DuQuoin, IL passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2009 at 9:38 p.m. in Marshall Browning Hospital, DuQuoin, IL. Bernella was born on August 7, 1925 in DuQuoin, IL, a daughter to Albert and Maude (Grubb) Appuhn. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, DuQuoin, IL, and Ladies Auxiliary at Marshall Browning Hospital. She had worked as a restaurant hostess for many years. Survivors include her son: Jay T. (Betty Jo) Stocks of Belleville, IL, brother: Jack Appuhn of Oceanside, CA, sister-in-law: Mary Appuhn of DuQuoin, IL, four grandchildren: Shannon (Craig) Forsythe of Portland, TX, Shayne (Charles) Mercier of DuQuoin, IL, Kelsey Stocks of Champaign, IL, and Kyle Stocks of Belleville, IL, and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother: Lyle "Cotton" Appuhn, sister: Virginia Yates, and two sons: Alan Stocks and Steve Stocks. Funeral services will be held in Pyatt Funeral Home, DuQuoin, IL on Wednesday, March 18, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Tim Scroggins officiating. Interment will be in Old DuQuoin Cemetery, DuQuoin, IL. Friends may call at Pyatt Funeral Home, DuQuoin, IL on Tuesday from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.
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