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1938
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2024
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Margie Sisson Obituary
Born: August 10, 1938 in Glassford, IL
Died: April 12, 2024 in Sterling, IL
STERLING – Margie Belle Sisson, 85, of Sterling, wen t home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 12, 2024. Margie was born August 10, 1938, in Glasford, IL, the daughter of Lloyd and Mary (Faylor) Cowser. She married Lloyd "Sonny" Sisson on November 13, 1954, in Sterling. He preceded her in death on September 23, 2021. Margie was a member of Harvest Time Bible Church in Rock Falls.
Survivors include two daughters, Jill (Gary) Randall, Kathy (Joe) Shearer; one son, Kenneth (Denise) Sisson, all of Sterling; four grandchildren; and six great grandchildren.
Margie was preceded in death by her parents; husband; one sister, Patsy Bunger; and one brother in infancy, Lawrence Cowser.
Private family service will be held. Interment will be at Oak Knoll Memorial Park in Sterling.
Online condolences may be made at www.mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com
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Carl Huffman
April 14, 2024
Marge was one fine lady. She would always greet you with a smile. Marge had a heart of gold and she touched so many lives with her goodness. She is with Sonny again in heaven.
Carl Huffman
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