Lowell Wayne Travelstead

Lowell Wayne Travelstead, 87, passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2008 at 11:25 A.M. at his home. Lowell was born May 24, 1920 the son of Walter Wayne & Bessie (Sims) Travelstead in Creal Springs. He married Betty June Owens on May 10, 1947 and together they have shared almost 61 years of marriage. Lowell was a Sergeant in the Army during WWII. He retired from Olins Corporation where he was a repairman. He was of the Baptist faith. He is survived by: Wife Betty June Travelstead of Marion Five Daughters; Sue Edwards of Beverly Hills, Florida Regina Hendrickson and husband Dan of Marion Debbie Howell and husband Randy of Marion Teresa Johnston of Ocala, Florida Rhonda Wiseman and husband Tim of Marion Nine Grandchildren Eight Great Grandchildren Brother Alvin Eugene Travelstead of New Burnside Sister Ruth Messier of Marquett, Michigan Preceded by His Parents, Six Brothers & Sisters Funeral services will be Monday, April 28, 2008 at 11:00 A.M. at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home with Rev. Shorty Alsip officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday evening from 5:00 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home. For those who prefer memorials may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois. Envelopes will be available at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home, 800 North Market Street, Marion, Illinois 62959 or 997-5462.