Edith A. McGee

Edith A. McGee, 91, of Tamaroa, passed away at 7:45 p.m., Wednesday, May 28, 2008, at the Fairview Nursing Center in Du Quoin.

Edith was a homemaker and had worked at Decca Records.  She was of the Lutheran faith.  She was a member of the American Legion and V.F.W. Auxiliary.

She was born April 12, 1917, at Campbell Hill, the daughter of William and Ida (Otten) Castens.
She married Bryan McGee, Sr. on May 20, 1954, at Chester, and he preceded her in death on December 5, 2006.

She is survived by one son - Bryan McGee, Jr. of Du Quoin, one sister - Lucille Sternberg of Steeleville, three grandchildren, three great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one son - Ivan Castens, five brothers - Arthur Castens, Wallace Castens, Elvin Castens, George Castens, and Sylvester Castens, and one sister - Blanche.

Graveside services will be at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, May 31, at the Tamaroa Cemetery at Tamaroa with Bro. Arven Kirkpatrick officiating.

Those attending the service are asked to go directly to the cemetery.

Searby Funeral Home in Tamaroa is in charge of arrangements.

For additional information or to sign the memorial guest register, please visit www.searbyfuneralhomes.com.
