Mary "Connie" C. Holzum

MARY C. “CONNIE” HOLZUM, 84, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 9:48 am, Friday, September 8, 2023 at Independence Care Center, Perryville, Missouri.

She was born to the late Bernard and Fern (nee Colvis) Cushman on July 22, 1939 in Chester, Illinois.

Connie married Herbert A. “Hub” Holzum on August 23, 1958 at Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church in Chester, Illinois; he preceded her in death on July 23, 2008.

She was a devoted mother, wife and homemaker.

Connie was a member of Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church in Chester. She was also a member of the Altar Sodality, Newman Center and the Miraculous Medal Society, Connie enjoyed flowers and gardening.

Survivors:

4 Children:

Jeff (Mary) Holzum Cape Girardeau, MO

Sheryl (Sam) Hammel Arvada, CO

Christy (Chip) Wittenbrink Kingwood, TX

Greg (Amy) Holzum Fishers, IN

2 Sisters:

Betty (Mike) Welge Chester, IL

Linda (Forest) Smith Alton, IL

6 Grandchildren:

Garrett (Hannah) Holzum, Brandon (Erin) Holzum, Brittney Wittenbrink, Sabrina (Kent) Corso, Austin (Natalie) Holzum and Zachary Holzum

7 Great Grandchildren:

Hayden, Kendall, Teagan, Lucy, Palmer, Mary Caroline and Scarlett

Many Nieces, Nephews Cousins and Friends

Preceded in Death by: Parents, Husband, 1 Brother – Michael Cushman and 1 Sister – Debria Davitz

Funeral Mass:

11:00 am, Wednesday, September 27, 2023

Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church, Chester, Illinois

Officiating:

Father Sebastian Ukoh

Interment:

St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery

Chester, Illinois

Visitation:

Tuesday – 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Wednesday – 9:00 am – 10:45 am

Pechacek Funeral Home, Chester, Illinois

Memorials:

St. Mary’s Catholic School