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Marsha Copeland Obituary
Wood River - Marsha Ann Copeland, 80, passed away Friday, November 3, 2023 at River Crossings in Alton.
Born March 9, 1943 in Alton, she was the daughter of Marshall and Margaret H. (Newmyer) Gibbons.
She retired as a sales associate for Mrs. Siebold's Bakery in Wood River.
On January 14, 1962 in Wood River, she married Joseph David Copeland. He died on June 9, 1984.
Surviving are two sons, Randy Copeland of Wood River, Toby Copeland of Centralia; daughter, Tammy Jo Copeland of Wood River; five grandchildren, Tyler Copeland, Demi Kessler (Josh Maupin), Katie Ellis (Cody), Joey Copeland (fiance', Bailey Wilson), Jacob Flynn; and two great grandchildren, Jonah Jarman and April Ellis.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and a son, Rick Copeland.
Visitation will be from 3 pm until time of service at 5 pm, Wednesday, November 8 at Marks Mortuary in Wood River. Tyler Copeland will officiate.
Cremation rites will follow the service.
Interment will be in Short Cemetery in Cottage Hills at a later date.
Memorials are suggested to the Warren G. Murray Development Center in Centralia, IL.
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Vera Leavell Prather
November 16, 2023
I was so sorry to hear of Marsha's passing. May God bless her family in this time of sorrow.
Rhonda Mester Trosley
November 9, 2023
I always enjoyed seeing Marsha at the Bakery. She was always so nice.
Anmar Eshaq
November 8, 2023
i am so sorry for your loss brother, my deepest condolences to you and the family.
Anmar Eshaq
Rhoda Hileman
November 6, 2023
So sorry too hear of Marsha's passing. Love & prayers to all the family!
Christine Walkenhorst
November 6, 2023
Lots of memories of going to Mrs. Seibolds bakery to get the sprinkle cookies!!
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