Marion Henry A. Fisher, 97, passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2006 at 11:30 P.M. at his home in Marion.
Henry was born June 25, 1909 to John Henry and Mary Claira (Zoller) Fisher in Marion. He married Madge Moore on August 29, 1931 in Marion, celebrating their 75th wedding anniversary this past August.
Henry was a carpenter. He was a member of New Hope Church of God.
Survivors include:
Wife Madge Fisher of Marion
Two Sons:
Bill Fisher and wife Marilee of Austin, Texas
John V. Fisher and wife Connie of Marion
Daughter Carol Ann Mach and husband Edward James of LaGrange Park, Illinois
Eight Grandchildren;
Sabria Thompson of Marion
Eric & Faith Fisher of Johnston City
Paul H. & Kathy Fisher of Marion
Leah & James Nyfler of Austin, Texas
Karl & Chereen Fisher of Austin, Texas
Peter Fisher of Austin, Texas
Karen & Jim Tyler of California
Kathy & Dave Scherer of Palo Alto, California
Fifteen Great Grandchildren
Brother Frank E. & Shirley Fisher of Marion
Three Sisters;
Bessie Childers of Marion
Pearl Miller of Marion
Barbara & Ronald Travelstead of Marion
Several Nieces & Nephews
Preceded by Parents, Grandson, Mark Fisher, Six Brothers, Ernest, Clarence, Herman, Robert, Donald and Bennie Fisher and Sisters, Kathryn Smith, Margie Richmond, Florence Smoot and an infant sister.
Funeral services will be Saturday, December 9, 2006 at 11:00 A.M. at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home in Marion with Dr. Larry M. Richmond officiating, he will be assisted by Pastor Cindy Absher. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 9:00 P.M. at the funeral home.
For those who prefer memorials may be given to the New Hope Church of God Building Fund or Hospice of Southern Illinois. Envelopes will be available at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home or by mail at 800 North Market Street, Marion, IL 62959