Marcella (Dhermy) Benton-Hutchins, 89, of Decatur, passed away Tuesday June 14, 2011 in Bethany, IL at the home of her daughter with her loving family and Pastor by her side.
Services to celebrate Marcella’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday June 18, 2011 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Decatur. Visitation will be at the church one hour before services. Dawson & Wikoff West Wood St. Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Burial will be in Mt. Zion Township Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.dawson-wikoff.com
Marcella was born March 31, 1922 to Arthur V. Dhermy and Rosine G. (Fowler) Dhermy in Stonington, IL. She married Albert H. Benton on March 29, 1941 and he died on June 29, 1977. She married James S. “Tut” Hutchins on January 10, 1981 and he died March 20, 2011.
She is survived by her children: Linda R. Grieme (Ozzie Porter) of Santa Maria, CA, Harold L. Benton (Diana) of Warrensburg, IL, Lynette R. Yarnell (Jim) of Bethany, IL, Gloria J. Evans of Mattoon, IL, Patricia Thomas (Ray) of Terre Haute, IN and James Hutchins Jr. (Jeannie) of Elk River, MN. Her brother John F. Dhermy of E. Alton, IL and sister-in-law: Norma Dhermy of Decatur, IL also survive.
Surviving grandchildren are David Hutchins (Toni), Denise Hortenstine (Richard), Scott Benton (Patti Lewis), Melissa Cripe (Barry), David Yarnell (Angie), Teresa Benham (Greg), Matt Morrison and Micah Morrison.
Great grandchildren are Nick, Nate and Emmalee Hortenstine, Noah Benton, Drew and Addy Cripe, Andrew and Matt Yarnell, AJ, Kendra, Joey, Melissa and Matt Benham, Remington and Raven Morrison. Great granddaughter Kate Hutchins arrives in October.
In addition to her husbands, Marcella was preceded in death by her parents, brother Arthur W. Dhermy, and sister- in- law Carol Dhermy and son- in- law Robert Grieme.
Marcella was employed in the accounting department at Oak’s Apparel and Sears, the payroll department at A. E. Staley’s and finally retiring as payroll supervisor at Archer Daniels Midland Co.
Special thanks to the DMH Visiting and Hospice Nursing Staff.
Memorials may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church at 1960 E. Johns Ave., Decatur, IL 62521 or your charity of choice.
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Uncle Tut.... I JUST found out about this and Aunt Carol, I was not informed or I would have been there for you and Uncle Jack both. Aunt Marcella was my rock when Grandpa died, I have soooo many fond memories of coming over with Grandma and Grandpa to play cards with you when I was little. I remember Grandma Rose and Aunt Marcella always sneaking John and I hard candies. I am in SHOCK right now and I will miss here dearly though I have been away in N.C I have ALWAYS carried you all in my heart. I LOVE YOU AUNT MARCELLA may you rest in peace with your eternal father.
Love you,
lil' Tammy Jean
| Clyde & Jean Vermillion |
Okeechobee friends |
July 30, 2011 |
To the family of Jim & Marcella Hutchins: We were friends and neighbors in Okeechobee, we brought them to the Okeechobee christian church, we fished together, played cards
together. I had been calling for a month trying to reach them and our kids suggested to
google and see what we could find. With great sympathy, we found out that both had past away 3 months apart. We send our sympathy...We had many great times together in Okeechobee. If you would like to respond our daughters e-mail. dlute1230@gmail.com
Love, Jean & Clyde Vermillion - Spfld, Ohio
| Gail (Giacomelli) Hanvey |
Relative |
June 18, 2011 |
To the family of Marcella (Dhermy) Benton-Hutchins,
You all have my deepest sympathy in the loss of Marcella. She was fun to be around. I'll never forget the time she and Abby went around and around about the price of a Pizzalli Maker. Neither one of them wanted to give in. I, also, remember the good times we had at family gatherings. She will surely be missed. My prayers are with all of you at this time of your loss.
Gail (Giacomelli) Hanvey
| The Howard Rhyne Family |
To the Family of Marcella Hutchins |
June 17, 2011 |
We are so sorry for the loss of Marcella. She was a dear, sweet relative and friend. We shared many good times with Marcella and Tut when we visited in IL. She will truly be missed. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
The Howard Rhyne Family
Stony Point, North Carolina
| Paul John Dhermy |
Nephew |
June 16, 2011 |
I will miss u so much after Dad died when I had something I couldn't talk to Mom about you was there for me if I needed to be given hell u gave it to me, if I needed LOVE you gave that to me, You will never know how much u mean to me, and you will be in my heart for ever.
LOVE ALWAYS
PAUL JOHN
