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Max Motsinger Obituary
Services for Max will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 10, in Blue Funeral Home in Goreville with Dr. Ron Ferguson officiating. Military rites will be conducted after the funeral with Marion VFW, American Legion and National Guard. Interment will be in Cana Cemetery in Goreville. Visitation for Mr. Motsinger is from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 9, at the funeral home.
Memorial donations are suggested to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital; envelopes are available at the funeral home or may be sent c/o Blue Funeral home, P.O. Box 411, Marion, IL 62959.
Mr. Motsinger was born Sept. 22, 1935, in Harrisburg to William "Bill" and Dorothy (Kincheloe) Motsinger.
He married Rita Brewer on Sept. 25, 1993, in Goreville.
Max is survived by his loving wife of 18 years, Rita Motsinger of Goreville; daughter, Teresa Clayton of O'Fallon; son, Michael and Sandy Motsinger Sr. of O'Fallon; stepson, Kirby and Jerri Brewer of St. Louis; stepdaughter, Johnna and Mark Herren of Goreville; 14 grandchil-dren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded by his parents; brothers, Thomas Motsinger and Larry Motsinger; and son-in-law, Jim Clayton.
Max had retired from his position as an engineer at McDonnell Douglas. He was a Christian man, attending Goreville First Baptist Church. Mr. Motsinger proudly served his country as a member of the U.S. Air Force. He truly enjoyed the time he spent with his 14 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
To view this obituary and sign the register book, visit www.bluefuneralhome.com.
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Jane Runge
October 9, 2011
Rita and kids, my heart goes out to you, Max will certainly be missed by all, Sorry I did'nt make it to the visitation, we were all in st. louis with Kaley, I will come and visit you, my prayers are with you, Love Jane
October 9, 2011
Rita, no words can really ease the pain you are feeling; but they are all we have to let you know we care about you and are praying for you. Let the love of family hold and console you; and the condolences of friends support you.
Bill Newton
October 8, 2011
Rita and Family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept my heartfelt condolences. Our greatest consolation in times like these is the certain knowledge that some happy day we will be rejoined with our loved ones.
Robyn Brummett
October 7, 2011
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
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