Marcella F. Hayes, age 91, of Pinckneyville, IL, passed away on Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at 12:50 p.m. in Pinckneyville Community Hospital Emergency Room, Pinckneyville, IL.
Marcella was born on April 20, 1927 in DuQuoin, IL, a daughter to William and Mary (Wendling) Hemmer. On October 30, 1948, she married Ralph Hayes in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, DuQuoin, IL and he survives. She had worked at the Garment Factory, Pinckneyville, IL, Higgins Jewelry Store, DuQuoin, IL and McCollum’s Drug Store, DuQuoin, IL. She was a member of St. Bruno Catholic Church, Pinckneyville, IL, where she was a member of the choir, the Catholic Daughters and the St. Bruno Quilters. Marcella loved to square dance and play cards.
Survivors include her husband of 70 years, Ralph Hayes of Pinckneyville, IL; two daughters, Pam (Sam) Loiacono of DuQuoin, IL and Carolyn (Brian) Engel of St. Louis, MO; one sister, Patsy Wheatley of DuQuoin, IL; four grandchildren, Michelle Loiacono of DuQuoin, IL, Sam (Ariele) Loiacono of Murphysboro, IL, Mary (Pere) Willhite of Detroit, MI and Julie Engel of St. Louis, MO; and several nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Wilbur Hemmer, Delbert Hemmer and Edward Hemmer; and two sisters, Marie Mozi and Betty Graff.
Funeral services will be held at St. Bruno Catholic Church, Pinckneyville, IL on Saturday, September 1, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. with Father Augustine Ibezimako and Father Brian Barker officiating. Interment will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery, DuQuoin, IL.
Friends may call at St. Bruno Catholic Church, Pinckneyville, IL on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. The rosary will be recited at 10:30 a.m.
Memorial donations may be made to Susan G. Komen Organization for breast cancer or masses.
Pyatt Funeral Home, Pinckneyville, IL is in charge of arrangements.
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