Johnette J. Funk

Johnette J. Funk, age 55 years, a resident of rural Cypress, Illinois, passed away Monday morning, July 18, 2011, at 6:53 AM at her home. She was born in Harrisburg, Illinois on July 4, 1956, the daughter of James A. "Jim" and Betty (Cowsert) Deaton. Johnette was a graduate of Carrier Mills High School and the Practical Nurse Program at Southeast Illinois College in Harrisburg, Illinois. Her working career was at Harrisburg Medical Center for 8 « years and at the Shawnee Correctional Center at Vienna, IL for the past 22 years. She retired December 31, 2009. Johnette was a member of the Bethany Baptist Church near Cypress, Illinois. She was a member of the I.B.E.W. Union, and had assisted in coordination at Shawnee Correctional Center. Johnette is survived by: Her mother - Betty Deaton Her husband of 36 years - Terence James "Terry" Funk Her son and daughter-in-law - Terence Anthony "Tony" & Ronda Funk Her daughter and son-in-law - Jacqueline Gayle "Jacquie" & Richie Oliver 3 Grandchildren - Christian Samuel Funk, Richie Wayne Oliver & Haylie Lynne Oliver Her sister and brother-in-law - Valeria Kay & Rick Mitchell Her sister-in-law - Carla Deaton Several nieces, nephews, cousins, brothers-in-law & sisters-in-law. Johnette was preceded in death by: Her father - James A. Deaton A grandson - Colton Isaiah Funk-Naese Her brother - Joey Deaton Maternal grandparents - John W. & Nell M. Cowsert Paternal grandparents - Charles W. & Lilly B. Deaton Aunts - Carolynn Sue Hill and Phyllis Hawkins Johnette enjoyed being with her family, husband, children, nieces, nephews, and cousins. She also enjoyed church, when she was able to go. She especially enjoyed singing and being with her church family and many other friends. Funeral services will be held Thursday morning, July 21, 2011, at 11 AM at Bailey Funeral Home in Vienna. Burial will be in the Cypress Masonic Cemetery Friends may call after 6 PM Wednesday at Bailey Funeral Home in Vienna. Memorials may be made to the Heather Harper Treat Memorial Cancer Fund, PO Box 98, Vienna, IL 62995 or to the Hospice of Southern Illinois, 204 Halfway Road, Marion, IL 62959.

Johnette J. Funk

July 4, 1956 - July 18, 2011