Olive Sue Atherton's Obituary
Olive Sue Atherton, age 93, of Doe Run, MO, formerly of DuQuoin, IL, passed away at 1:10 a.m. on Friday, January 9, 2009 in Doe Run, MO. Olive was born on March 26, 1915 in Elkville, IL, a daughter to Edward and Martha (Conrad) Peckler. On November 2, 1940, she married Normal Otis Atherton in Cape Girardeau, MO and he preceded her in death on March 11, 1985. Olive was a member of Spirit of Live Church in DuQuoin, IL and enjoyed taking care of her home. She is survived by one brother: Ralph Peckler of Carbondale, IL and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded by her parents, husband, one brother: Elmer and five sisters: Mary, Irene, Violet, Margaret and Luthenia. Graveside services will be held on Monday, January 12, 2009 at 12:00 p.m. in Sunset Memorial Park, DuQuoin, IL with Reverend Gerald Wright officiating. Pyatt Funeral Home, DuQuoin, IL is in charge of the arrangements.
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