Roberta Castellano

Roberta R. (Odum) Castellano, 89 years old, died January 3, 2021. She passed peacefully under the care of St. Louis University Hospital, St. Louis, MO.

Roberta was born January 20, 1931 to Daniel Barton and Eva (Rendleman) Odum. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband of 68 years, Marion J. Castellano, her toddler brother Frankie Dan Odum, sisters Rowena (Odum)Phillips and Rose Marie Odum.
Roberta is survived by her siblings Larry Dan Odum, Carol Kay (Odum) Boone, Sandy (Odum) McConnell.

Roberta, growing up was best described by her younger brother, Larry Dan, as the tomboy of the neighborhood. She could out throw a ball, out climb a tree and out run any one else. But he remembers the day when Roberta turned into the humble and sweet young lady she remained throughout her life.

Roberta earned academic awards in high school, the silver key, was on student council, and homecoming queen. She attended SIU, Carbondale pursuing journalism. And worked for Marion Daily Newspaper briefly.

Roberta was raised in the Third Baptist Church and then married and attended St. Joseph Catholic Church, Marion, IL. She was a full-time wife and mother, devoted to raising and caring for her family (husband and 4 little hot peppers).

She volunteered to deliver meals on wheels. She loved attending the Civic Center Musical performances.

She filled the lives of those she loved with her beautiful gift of music, singing, piano and organ playing. She always had music cued up and ready to play.

Surviving are her four children: Joseph D. Castellano, and wife Debra (West) of Marion, IL; Julianne (Castellano) Felts and husband Jerry of Marion, IL; Laura Lynn (Castellano) Calvert and husband Joe of Springfield, MO; and Jeffrey M. Castellano of Marion, IL.

Grandchildren: Monte J. Castellano and wife Jen of Florida; Monica(Felts) Zukas and husband Troy of Marion, IL; Felicia (Felts) Anvick and husband David of Bloomington, IL; Nicholaus J. Calvert of Springfield, MO; Brian J. Castellano and wife Darcie of Evansville, IN Marionna(Felts) Ping of Carterville, IL; and Danielle (Castellano) Bullington and husband Mike of West Frankfort, IL (anxiously awaiting their first baby, newest great grand daughter expected any day now).

Great Grandchildren: Nicolas, Jax, Lena, Emma, Chloe, Nash, Jack, Onna, Seve and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

May our mother be resting in peace with Jesus and our beloved father. We take comfort in knowing that although we no longer see her here, we can look at her extended family and see a reflection of her joyful heart and so much love.

Due to the Covid- 19 pandemic, a private funeral mass will be held on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at 10 am at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Father Brian Barker officiating. Burial will be in Marion City Cemetery. Arrangements were entrusted to Binkley- Ross Funeral Home under the direction of Joni Binkley-Ross and Monte Blue.

Flowers may be sent to the funeral home at 1702 W. Boulevard Street Marion, IL 62959. Please visit our website www.binkleyross.com.

Private Funeral
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
10am
St. Joseph Catholic Church
Marion, IL

Burial
Marion City Cemetery
Marion, IL

Flowers may be sent to the funeral home.
1702 W. Boulevard Street Marion, IL 62959.