Edith Adair (Springer) Minckler of Makanda

Edith Adair (Springer) Minckler, 98, of Makanda passed away Sunday, March 18, 2018, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born Aug. 22, 1919, in Buckingham, Va., to Bernard Herman and Evie Lillian (Sheperd) Springer, the second of their six children.

Edith married Dr. Leon (Doc) Minckler March 8, 1947, in Carbondale. They spent 55 years together raising seven children, traveling and living in New York, Virginia and Illinois until Doc's death in 2002.

She is survived by her children, Sherwood (Joan) Minckler of Oak Harbor, Wash., Christine (Peter) Crego of Kankakee, Bill Minckler of Makanda, Jean (Cliff) Hilliard of Makanda, Maxine Minckler of San Jose, Calif., Sandra (Joey) Maynard of Salluda, Va., and David Minckler of Fredericksburg, Va.; 11 grandchildren, Kathy (Jon) Stewart, Rhonda Crabb (Mike Wooley), Frank Hiller, Eric (Lisa) Minckler, Jim Minckler, Jennifer Branndon, Marc (Maria) Dusenbury, Marshall (Leslie) Dusenbury, Heidi (Brian) Carpenter, Ann (Rod) Gualtieri and Christy Hansen; many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins; and family friends Danny and Betty Butcher, David and Patsy Hosner, and Terry and Marty Hiller.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; siblings Naureene Wenger, Allene Morgan, Ruth Reynolds, Herman Springer and Jennings Spring; and a daughter-in-law, Ann Minckler.

Edith was a devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother who loved life, her family, friends and her cats, Calico and Bitzie. She was an avid bridge player and will be missed by many.

It was Edith's wish to be cremated with a private service at a later date.

The family would like to thank Dr. Darlene Lutchka, Hospice of Southern Illinois and their Blue West Team caregivers for the excellent care given to Edith during her illness.

Crain Pleasant Grove-Murdale Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. To view the full obituary or leave an online condolence for the family, visit crainsonline.com.