Sophia Josephine Malone

Sophia Josephine Malone, 91, Du Quoin, passed away June 15, 2008, at 11:30 p.m. at Fairview Nursing Center in Du Quoin.

Sophia was born March 12, 1917, in St. Louis, Mo., to Louis Schulman and Maryanne Bilicki. She married Walter Malone on Sept. 2, 1985, who preceeded her in death. She was a homemaker and a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

Survivors include a stepdaughter, Mary Ann Malone of Du Quoin; one nephew, Frank Shuman of Hazelwood, Mo.; one brother, Arthur Shuman of St. Louis, Mo.; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceeded in death by her parents; husband; two brothers; and two sisters.

Services are to be held Tuesday, June 24, at Sacred Heart Church in Du Quoin at 10 a.m with Rev. MSGR. Harry J. Jerome officiating.

Burial will be at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Du Quoin.

Memorials may be made to Sacred Heart Church or Hospice.

For more information, visit Maxton Funeral Home of Du Quoin.
