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Funeral: 10 a.m. Monday, August 31, 2015 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Dieterich
Visitation: 4-7 p.m. Sunday, August 30, 2015 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Dieterich
Interment: Dillman Cemetery
Marla K. Hockman, age 59, of Olney, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2015, at Select Specialty Hospital in Evansville, Indiana.
Marla was born April 5, 1956 in Effingham, Illinois, to Wayne and Peggy (Sparks) Childress. She married Scott McDermith on February 12, 1977 and he preceded her in death. She then married John D. Hockman, Jr. on October 31, 2003 in Olney. Marla was a Tupperware consultant and being with family and watching the grandkids’ games brought her great joy.
She is survived by her husband: John Hockman of Olney; a daughter: Rhianna (John) Bannick of Dieterich; mother: Peggy Warren and husband Kenneth of Beecher City; 3 grandchildren: Tyler, Madison, and Hunter; two brothers: Loren Childress of Mattoon, Robert (Kim) Warren of Yelm, WA; one sister: Lisa (Jamie) Mossburg of Sheridan, IN; step-brother: Rick Warren of Greenwood, IN; step-sister: Lauren Christianson of Louisiana; along with several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father and one brother: Richard Childress.
A funeral service for Marla Hockman will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, August 31, 2015, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Dieterich. Interment will be in Dillman Cemetery, Sailor Springs. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Sunday, August 30, 2015, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Dieterich. Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora is in charge of arrangements. Memorial donations may be given to the charity of the donor’s choice and will be accepted at the church or may be sent to the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at www.frankandbright.com.
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Friend of Robert Warren- So sorry for your loss..My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. May God wrap his arms around you and give you peace and comfort during this time!
I chatted with Marla for many years. Got the chance to meet her in Defiance Ohio. Please know Marla and her family are in my thoughts and prayers. Kim_Eileen
it's been a number of years since I had talked to Marla. What I do remember is she was always kind and friendly towards me. To John,Peg,Lisa and the rest of the family you all have my deepest condolences.
So Sorry John for your Loss she will be truly missed
Dear Peg and Family.. so sorry for loss of great lady, many online memories over the years, we all shall miss greatly.. prayers for peace to all.. from Al and family
Im so sorry I couldn't be there. Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers..
John, Peg, Ken and Family, My deepest sympathy to you all. Marla was a wonderful person. it was a pleasure to have met her and call her friend. Love, Sue
My condolence to you and the family. I only knew you from FT on FB, but you spoke of your wonderful wife many times. I will say prayers for you and the family. I know you will miss her dearly.
Love and Prayers!!!!!
No matter how long I live a part of you lives in my heart. There iare some things That can't be taken away or stopped.No matter how much some want to try.
You have my deepest sympathy of the loss of Marla. May God comfort you during this time.
I have not seen Marla for a long time but very time i seen her she always had a smile on her face. So Nan when you think of your sweet mom you always see smiling ok. I'm sorry for the loss of your beloved Mom
My condolence John. Praying and thinking of you. So sorry for you. I know the pain you are going thru.
So sorry , Lots of good memories,
John, may you and Marla's family have my deepest condolences. Marla's wonderful personality will always be a pleasant memory . May God grant Marla eternal rest and may God grant her family members comfort during this time of grief and reflection. May her memory be eternal!!!
John & family : My sympathy to you & your family in the loss of Marla. She was a friend to all & had a smile for everyone! Remember all the good times you all had together & remember she loved all of you so much! She will be missed by all of us!
May God comfort you all in your time of sorrow!
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss Rhianna !! Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts & prayers! My heart aches for you dear friend!
We are so very sorry to learn of the passing of Marla. She will be remembered always as a kind and precious person. Her smile spoke volumes. You are in our thoughts and prayers as your hearts ache. May God carry you and cover you with His strength and give you peace in the storm. Sincerely, Rodney & Kari's (Miller) Riley
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