Majorie Allabastro's Obituary
Marjorie J. Allabastro, age 92, of DuQuoin, IL, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at 3:18 p.m. in Memorial Hospital of Carbondale, Carbondale, IL.
Marjorie was born on August 3, 1927 in Ora Township, Jackson County, IL, a daughter to Otis and Margaret (Ditzler) Crain. On June 16, 1946, she married William F. Allabastro and he preceded her in death on January 5, 2002 after 55 years of marriage. Marjorie had worked as a sewing machine operator setting zippers at the Garment Factory for 46 years. She was of the protestant faith, belonged to ILGW for many years. Her greatest joys were spending time with her nieces and nephews and traveling. She had spent many years camping and fishing.
Survivors include a sister, Ruby Dennis of Herrin, IL and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; two sisters, Ruth Minter and Doris Fulk; and a brother, Ralph Crain.
A graveside service will be held at Sunset Memorial Park, DuQuoin, IL on Saturday, August 24, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. with Pastor Gary Darnell officiating. Friends and family are asked to go directly to the cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.
Pyatt Funeral Home, DuQuoin, IL is in charge of arrangements.
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