Marcia A. Hughes

STREATOR — Marcia A. Hughes, of Streator, passed away Friday, Jan. 18, surrounded by her loving family. Services were held on Monday, Jan. 21.

Marcia was born July 2, 1940, to Joseph and Mary Hughes, of Grand Ridge, along with her siblings, Robert (Mary Alice) Hughes, Jerry (Kathie) Hughes, and Mary Jane (Bruce) Munsell. She is survived by many nieces and nephews, including: Joe (Ana) Hughes, Tom (Kathleen) Hughes, Kathy Anderson, Kelli (Joe) Cravatta, Karen (Dan) Sabol, and Kevin Hughes. Her great nephews and nieces: Joe (Erin Hampson) Hughes, Emily (Trevor) Behrens, Ellen (Nick) Pinnola, Bridget (Zach) Wallace, Shannon (Jon Sturdevant) Hughes, Shea Anderson, Megan (Blake) Baker, JJ Cravatta, Drew (Kiley) Sabol, Tyler Sabol, and great-grand niece, Brooklyn Baker.

She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Jerry Hughes.

She was a graduate from Marquette High School of Ottawa and St. Joseph School of Nursing in Joliet. Marcia spent most of her 44-year nursing career in Streator working for Dr. Schiffbauer, Dr. Moore, Dr. Ricca, Dr. Gottemoller and Dr. Wargo.

Marcia was a caring, generous, selfless person who was full of life and set an example for all who knew her. Her dedication and love for her family will be remembered by all who loved her. She was an avid fan of the Cubs, Bears, Notre Dame Fighting Irish, and whatever team her nieces and nephews were a part of.

Memorials may be directed to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Marquette Academy, and the Grand Ridge Volunteer Fire Department.

You can sign the guest book for Marcia at eliasfh.com.

Elias Funeral Home

208 N. Park St., Streator, IL 61364

815-672-2814 eliasfh.com