Marie Funk

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Marie E. Funk
Date Of Birth:06/11/1919
Date Of Death:08/07/2012
Service Date:Funeral service at 10:00 am on Friday, August 10, 2012 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Roanoke, IL. Visitation on Thursday evening from 5-7 pm at Knapp-Johnson-Harris Funeral Home with a prayer service at 4:30 pm before the start of the visitation.

Marie E. Funk

Roanoke - Marie E. Funk, 93, of Roanoke, IL passed away at 6:35 am on Tuesday, August 7, 2012 at the Roanoke Apostolic Christian Home where she was a resident.

 

She was born on June 11, 1919 in Metamora, IL a daughter of Frank and Angelina Grebner Schneider. She married Virgil L. Funk on February 1, 1941 in Kansas City, MO. He survives.

 

Also surviving are two sons, James (Marsha) Funk of Carlock, IL; John (Peggy) Funk of Morton, IL; five grandchildren, Matt (Staci) Funk; Lynn (Phil) Halcomb; Kyle (Christina) Funk; Kirk Funk; Karly Funk; and five great grandchildren.

 

She was preceded in death by her parents, eight brothers, and two sisters.

 

Marie was a dedicated and loving wife and mother. She was a wonderful homemaker who loved to garden, play pinochle, and go fishing with her husband Virgil in Wisconsin and Minnesota.

 

She was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Roanoke where she was a member of the Alter and Rosary Society.

 

Funeral mass will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, August 10, 2012 at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Mnsgr. Charles Beebe will officiate. Visitation will be held on Thursday evening from 5-7 pm at the Knapp-Johnson-Harris Funeral Home in Roanoke. A prayer service will be held at 4:30 pm before the start of the visitation. Burial will be in Roanoke Township Cemetery.

 

Memorial contributions may be made to the Roanoke Apostolic Christian Home or to St. Jude. Online condolences may be sent to the family at knappjohnsonharris.com

 


  • From: Barbara (Meier) Grant
    Location:Wisconsin

    So sorry to hear of Marie's passing. I'll always remember her beautiful smile. Such a sweet person!


  • From: Apostolic Christian Home of Roanoke 
    Location:Roanoke, IL

    Our sympathy goes to all the family at this time of parting. We were glad to be of service to Marie and all of you. She will be missed at the Home. The staff & residents of the Apostolic Christian Home of Roanoke


  • From: Craig Paluska
    Location:Roanoke

    Sorry to hear of Marie's passing. You have our condolences. Craig and Vickie Paluska


  • From: Deb Clement
    Location:Mackinaw River Dells...Carlock, IL

    Jim, Marsha, and Family, we are so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. She was a very special lady who loved her family. Our hearts and prayers are with all of you at this time. John, Deb, Jonathan, and Katelynn Clement


  • From: Leanne Welch
    Location:Carlock

    Jim, I was so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. May you find comfort in memories of her. You (and your family) will remain in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Leanne