Donald "Donnie" R. Marcum

Donald Ray “Donnie” Marcum, 75 of Odin passed away Sunday, May 12, 2013 at his home.Donnie was born August 31, 1937 in Centralia, son of John Marcum and Louisa (Beck) Marcum. He married Norma Jane (Dailey) Marcum in 1994 and she survives in Odin.In addition to his wife he is also survived by a son, Tim Marcum and wife Vanessa of Centralia; a daughter, Kathryn “Kathy” Otero-Villaobos and husband Alberto of Radom; 6 grandchildren: LeAnn Ainscough of Harristown, Charles Michael of St. Louis, MO, Nicolas Otero of Radom, Jared Marcum of Centralia, Erica Marcum of Centralia, and Savanah Chapman and husband Tom of Patoka; two brothers: Stanley Marcum of Centralia and Joe Marcum and wife Louisa of Centralia; four step children: Frank Allen of Odin, Robert Allen of Centralia, Norman Allen of Sandoval and Howard Yates of Missouri; nine step grandchildren: Michelle Allen, Brionna Allen, Randi Sue Schalk of Granite City, Jason Schalk Staunton, Danny Schalk of Staunton, Dennis Schalk of St. Louis, Gregory Combs of Salem, Howard Yates of Missouri and Chad Yates of Missouri; many great-grandchildren. He left many nieces and nephews and a very special nephew to his heart was Larry Wallace of California and niece Pamalea Foss of California. Also, a very special friend that will always be in his heart from childhood and all the years that followed them in life, Gerald “Benji” Benjamin.He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Karen (Hamburg) Marcum, a son, John (Benny Hill) Marcum, four brothers: Tom Marcum, Frank Marcum, Mike Marcum and Herb Marcum; three sisters: Verne Schultz, Wilma Wallace and Elsie Foppy; step son, Dennis Allen, step daughter, Susan (Schalk) Reinhart.Donnie was a life long resident of Marion County. He served in the United States Marine Corp. Donnie worked on the Railroad for 20 years. He retired from the Marion County Sheriff Department as Marion County Deputy. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. Most of all he loved spending time with family and friends.A Celebration of Life Service for Donald R. “Donnie” Marcum will be held Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at 11:00 A.M. at Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home in Centralia. Military Rites will be accorded at the funeral home by the American Legion Post 446 and VFW Post 2055.In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the family and will be accepted at the Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home in Centralia, which is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.sutherlandfuneralhome.com

Donald "Donnie" R. Marcum

August 31, 1937 - May 12, 2013