Taylorville Obits

Marian "Ruth" Puccetti

Mrs. Marian “Ruth” Puccetti, 84, of Kincaid passed away Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at her daughters home.

She was born January 6,1934 in Taylorville IL, the daughter of Gordon and Wilma (Davis) Alexander. She married Geno Puccetti in 1990 in Las Vegas and he preceded her in death in September 1992.

 

Marian was a member of Midland United Methodist Church in Kincaid. She first worked as a cook at South Fork Elementary School and retired in 1993 after 20 years with Midland Community bank. She was a member of the Red Hats and the South Fork Senior Citizens.She enjoyed sewing, quilting, gardening, fishing and entertaining friends.  She had a special place in her heart for her grandchildren. 

 

Surviving are daughter Cynthia (Ed) Salter of Chatham, IL, two sons Gordon Crawford of Kincaid, and Douglas (Brigette) Crawford of Taylorville, and a daughter Jamie Springman and her companion Douglas Wright of Kincaid, six grandchildren, Jason Grauer, Ryan Grauer, Brittny Brewer, Rachael Crawford, Christian Springman, Logan Crawford, two great-grandchildren, Daniel and Jacob Grauer,  along with two sisters Marie Ziegler of Seattle WA, and Judy Pond of Bowman, ND and several nieces and nephews.

 

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Geno, one brother Russell Alexander and two sisters Betty Holzmer and JoAnn Alexander.

 

Funeral Services will be held Saturday September 15th at 11:30 am at Midland United Methodist Church in Kincaid. Pastor Steve Smith officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Taylorville. Visitation for Mrs. Marian “Ruth” Puccetti will be held from 9:30 to 11:30 at the Midland United Methodist Church.

 

Masterson Funeral Home and Cremation Services is assisting the family with arrangements.

 

Memorials in loving memory of Mrs. Marian “Ruth” Puccetti are suggested to Midland United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 530, Kincaid IL 62540.

 

To share a memory or light a candle please visit www.mastersonfh.com.