Marcella Theresa 'Sally' Fontana of Du Quoin
Marcella Theresa "Sally" Fontana, 97, of Du Quoin, passed away at 4:20 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020 at the Du Quoin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Sally worked at Alongi's Restaurant, Morrison's Restaurant and the McCollum Drug Store. She also was a cook at the Sacred Heart cafeteria.
Sally was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Du Quoin. She was a member of the Catholic Daughters for 47 years. Sally was also a member of Sacred Heart Quilters.
She was born Oct. 17, 1923 at Pinckneyville, Illinois, the daughter of Jacob and Theresa (Hoffmann) Epplin.
She married Valentine Dominic Fontana on Dec. 2, 1944 at Pinckneyville, and he preceded her in death on Jan. 4, 1993.
Sally is survived by one son, Ron (Betty) Fontana of Du Quoin; three daughters, Rosalie (Jack) Beckerle of St. Peters, Missouri, Theresa (Ron) Swain of Du Quoin and Joan (John) Zickus of Maryville, Illinois; seven grandchildren, Roxanne (Craig) Kohlbrecher, Christopher (Andrea) Beckerle, Jeremy (Stephanie) Swain, Dustin Swain, Donnielle (Phil) Bullar, Chad (Laura) Wampler and Craig (Rachel) Stacey; and 14 great-grandchildren with one on the way.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; daughter, Marcia Stacey; six siblings, Christina Buettner, Hildegard Poe, Herman Epplin, Florence Eisfelder, Jacob Epplin and John Epplin in infancy; and a granddaughter, Tracey Lynn Fontana.
Graveside services will begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020 at the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Du Quoin with Fr. Joseph Oganda officiating.
Friends may call from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service. Everyone in attendance is required to wear a mask, and is asked to observe social distancing guidelines. .
Friends are invited to make memorials to the Catholic Daughters or to Sacred Heart Catholic Church. These will be accepted at the funeral home.
Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin is in charge of arrangements. For additional information or to sign the memorial guest register, visit www.searbyfuneralhomes.com.