Marquis, Wanda I.

marquis, wandaMrs. Wanda I. Marquis, 81, of Galesburg, Illinois died at 5:30 pm Sunday, July 19, 2015 in Knox County Nursing Home Knoxville, Illinois.

She was born May 7, 1934 in Galesburg, the daughter of George and Mabel Pratt McCall. She married Herbert E. Marquis on June 11, 1955 in Galesburg. He preceded her in death on August 8, 2003.

She is survived by her son, Ronald Marquis of Galesburg; her daughter, Doreen (Dennis) Vold of Eau Claire, Wisconsin; her sister, Dorothy Morrison of Glasford, Illinois and three grandchildren and six great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, two brothers and a step sister.

Wanda worked as a psychiatric aid at the former Galesburg Research Hospital for 8 years. She had also worked as an aid and receptionist at Cottage Hospital for 17 years. She later worked as a clerk Knox Laundry for 7 years. She graduated from Galesburg High School in 1952. Wanda was a member of the First United Methodist Church. She also was a member of the Red Hat Club.

Graveside services are scheduled for 11:30 am Wednesday, July 22, 2015 in Oak Lawn Memorial Gardens. Rev. James Ecklund will officiate. Visitation will be 10:30-11:30 am at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel. Memorials may be made to Charity of the Donor’s choice. Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.

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