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Private family services will be held with interment in Elmwood Cemetery.
Marion Irene Burgess, age 97, of Flora, Illinois, passed away August 23, 2022.
She was born October 12, 1924, in Flora, the daughter of Orval and Ethel (Benskin) Lamb. She was united in marriage to Eugene Burgess on March 17, 1950, in Flora, and together they shared 36 wedding anniversaries until his death November 15, 1986.
Marion worked for many years at the International Shoe Factory in Flora. She was an avid sports fan and enjoyed watching the St. Louis Cardinals, knitting, and doing word searches.
She is survived by her 2 sons: Steve Burgess of Salem and Rick Burgess of Conroe, Texas; a grandson: Scott Steven Burgess; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; daughter-in-law: Jan Burgess; 4 brothers: Ray, Bill, Roscoe, and Ira Lamb; and 5 sisters: Myrtle Maroney, Mae Cook, Mona Wilson, Mary Wilson, and Madge Hoffman.
Private family services will be held with interment in Elmwood Cemetery. Arrangements are by Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Memorial donations are suggested to Fur a Good Paws and will be accepted through the funeral home. To share a condolence or memory, visit: www.frankandbright.com
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Steve, Rick, and Scott We are so sorry for your loss. She was a great fiesty second Mom to Doug. She will be missed but we know she is in a better place now. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you. 🙏
Our prayers are with you Guys. She was a wonderful woman. You will always keep her in your hearts.
Steve and Family: We are sorry for your loss. Please know that you’re in our thoughts and prayers during this sad time. God bless you.
Thinking of you Steve and sending prayers of comfort and peace.
So sorry for your loss, she was my 1st cousin, my dad, Clarence Benskin, and her mother was brother and sister
What memories I have of Marion of my summer high school days working at shoe factory. The year we went to a Cardinal game thru the factory was a blast. Prayers to all
So sorry for your loss. She was a good woman. Prayers for family
So sorry to hear of Aunt Marion's passing. Know it has been a long journey but her sons made it possible for her to stay in her home for many years, I am sure she felt blessed. She was a woman with some spirit and it showed with that twinkle in her eyes. Besides her boys she was very proud of Scott who was very dear to her heart.
We are so sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. Prayers your way Steve and Rick. 🙏
Steve and Rick, Roger and I are so sorry for your loss. Your Mother was such a sweet lady!
Such a Sweet Lady. Waited & visited with her many times T Andy's Mkt. Always had a smile & howdy. Prayers for great mother.
So sorry for your family's loss. 🙏🙏🙏
Thoughts and prayers are with your family. Praying God will bring you peace and comfort during the days ahead.
Sorry for your loss Steve and Rick
Awe! Steve I was so sorry to see this! You know your mom was always one of my favorites! She will be missed!
Your mother was like another mom to me She always seemed to care about us boys growing up. She followed our sports and I had a lot of respect for her. She was a wonderful woman.
Marion was a hardworking woman who always had a smile for me. Sometimes it was a wisecrack! Rest In Peace Marion. Know that you’re all in our thoughts……. Susan and Jim
So sorry for your loss Steve, wish I could hav visited with Marion, she was the best, I hav known her for many years an loved her🌹❤️
So sorry for your loss.
I am so sorry for you loss . She was such a sweet lady. Always enjoyed visiting with her when she would come in to where I worked.
Sorry for your loss. She was such a nice person
Rest in peace, Aunt Marion. She brought joy to all who knew her. What a wonderful legacy. Condolences to Steve, Scott and Rick.
You have our deepest sympathies!!! Your mom was a wonderful lady!!!
Sorry for your loss Steve. I will pray for strength to get through this time but remember the times that bring a smile to your soul.
Hey, Brother, it's a little late but we need to say her life was special, and particularly together with your Dad's. We'll honor your mom's memory.
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