Theresa Magdalen Epplin's Obituary
Theresa Magdalen Epplin, age 87, of Pinckneyville, IL, passed away on Sunday, November 28, 2010 at 5:50 p.m. in Washington County Hospital, Nashville, IL. Theresa was born on June 1, 1923 in Pinckneyville, IL, a daughter to Adam J. and Anna Marie (Ledendecker) Kellerman. On May 2, 1944, she married Lawrence V. Epplin in St. Bruno Catholic Church, Pinckneyville, IL and he preceded her in death on July 14, 2005. Theresa was a member of St. Bruno Catholic Church, Pinckneyville, IL and enjoyed quilting, playing pinochle, and dancing. Theresa is survived by six children, Mary Ann Cushman of Perryville, MO, William L. Epplin of Sparta, IL, David (Susan) Epplin of Cutler, IL, Leroy Epplin of Percy, IL, Loretta (Patrick) Morrison of Warrenville, IL, and Donna (Michael) Johannes of Ashley, IL; seventeen grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; three brothers, Norman (Frances) Kellerman, Milton "Sonny" (Teresa) Kellerman, and Albert (Elizabeth) Kellerman, all of Pinckneyville, IL; one sister, Mary Ann (Norman) Kellar of Maryland Heights, MO; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; one son-in-law, Michael Cushman; one grandson, Bernard Lawrence Cushman; one brother, Cliff Kellerman; and one sister-in-law, Mary Ann Kellerman. Funeral services will be held at St. Bruno Catholic Church, Pinckneyville, IL on Friday, December 3, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. with Father Brian Barker officiating. Interment will be in St. Bruno Catholic Cemetery. Friends may call at Pyatt Funeral Home, Pinckneyville, IL on Thursday from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. The rosary will be recited at 9:00 a.m. Memorials may be made to St. Bruno Catholic Church.
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