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Elizabeth Cobin Obituary
Elizabeth was born April 26, 1924, in Dowell to Mike and Ada (Hallam) Skarupa.
She married John Cobin on Dec. 18, 1942, in Biloxi, Miss. He preceded her in death April 17, 1994.
She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Mike and Donna Cobin of Royalton and Bryan and Laura Cobin of Du Quoin; six grandchildren, Hope (Cobin) Woodson and her husband, Craig, Amanda Cobin, Christopher Cobin, Staff Sgt. Daniel Cobin, Trey Cobin and Cole Cobin; great-grandson, Ethan Korando; and sister and brother-in-law, Patricia and Ed Bonner; brother and sister-in-law, Bill and Rosalie Skarupa; and sister-in-law, Peggy Skarupa, all of Decatur; along with numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; son, John Cobin Jr.; sister, Kathleen Roberson; and brother, Eugene Skarupa.
Elizabeth was a homemaker. She was a longtime member of Holy Protection of the Virgin Mary Orthodox Church in Royalton.
She loved to sew and was an accomplished seamstress. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 4, 2011, in Vantrease Funeral Home in Royalton, with Father Justin Foster officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary's Orthodox Cemetery, east of Royalton. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions in memory of Mrs. Cobin are suggested to Holy Protection of the Virgin Mary Orthodox Church in Royalton.
Visit www.vantreasefuneralhome.com for more information and to sign the online register book.
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Memories and Condolences
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Susan Yovich
May 9, 2011
Mike, Bryan and family...I am so sorry for your loss. I know it is difficult to lose your Mom as I did in 2007...please know that she left wonderful memories for many. I considered it an honor to have known Liz, she was always loving and caring toward me and my family. Please know that you all are in our prayers. God's peace to all of you.
Tina Witcher
May 4, 2011
Donna, I am so sorry for your loss of Grandma, she was a sweet lady. I have your family in my prayers and thoughts. God Bless.
Love, Tina
Mark Cobin
May 3, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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