Kathryn Imogene Marx, age 90 of Lawrenceville, Illinois, former Sumner resident, passed away Saturday, October 26, 2019 at the United Methodist Village. She was born October 11, 1929 in Bridgeport, Illinois the daughter of Cecil and Printhe (Shipley) Blackwell. She married Charles M. Marx October 22, 1950, and he preceded her in death March 16, 2012.
Kathryn worked as a telephone operator. Her memberships included the Central Christian Church in Sumner and the Eastern Star.
Preceding Kathryn in death were her parents, husband Charles and two sisters: Shirley Crawford, Deloris Hand, three brothers: Charles, George, Hershel Blackwell.
Survivors include her two sisters: Margery Hughes-Vaughn of Lawrenceville, Illinois and Barbara and husband Charles Duncan of Olney, Illinois. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
Visitation will be Wednesday morning from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.at the Sivert-Macey & Steffey Funeral Home in Sumner, Illinois with service to follow at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be in the Sumner Cemetery.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.emmonsmaceysteffey.com