A funeral will be held Wednesday, September 27, 2023 for 84-year-old Mary C. “Connie” Holzum of Chester, Illinois, who passed away at 9:48 a.m., Friday, September 8, 2023 at Independence Care Center, Perryville, Missouri.
She was born July 22, 1939 in Chester, Illinois, daughter of Bernard and Fern (nee Colvis) Cushman who both preceded her in death.
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 is survived by four children: Jeff (Mary) Holzum of Cape Girardeau, Mo., Sheryl (Sam) Hammel of Arvada, Colo., Christy (Chip) Wittenbrink Kingwood, Tex., Greg (Amy) Holzum of Fishers, Ind.; two sisters: Betty (Mike) Welge of Chester, Ill. and Linda (Forest) Smith of Alton, Ill.; grandchildren:
Garrett (Hannah) Holzum, Brandon (Erin) Holzum, Brittney Wittenbrink, Sabrina (Kent) Corso, Austin (Natalie) Holzum and Zachary Holzum; and seven great grandchildren: Hayden, Kendall, Teagan, Lucy, Palmer, Mary Caroline and Scarlett and many nieces, nephews cousins and friends.
She was also preceded in death by a brother: Michael Cushman and a sister: Debria Davitz.
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.
Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Tuesday and 9-10:45 a.m. Wednesday at the Pechacek Funeral Home in Chester, Illinois.
A funeral mass for 84-year-old Mary C. “Connie” Holzum of Chester, Illinois will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at the Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church, in Chester, Illinois.
Father Sebastian Ukoh will officiate.
Interment will be in the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Chester.