Edd Rudolph Mazure, 93, of Du Quoin, passed away at 1:35 P.M., Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at the Du Quoin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Edd was a salesman for Universal Furniture Company, Curtis Candy company and a custodian at Du Quoin High School. He was a member of the St. John's United Church of Christ in Du Quoin. Edd was a United States Navy Seaman veteran of World War II and a 60 year member of the Du Quoin American Legion. He was an avid fisherman, gardener and skilled clock builder/repairman.
He was born May 23, 1927 at Valier, IL, the son of George and Helen (Philipak) Mazure.
Edd married Ruth Schlueter on November 23, 1950 in Du Quoin and she survives.
He is survived by his wife of Du Quoin along with brother-in-law -Charles Schlueter (Mary) of St. Louis, Mo; nieces and nephews - Bonnie Andrews of St. Louis, Erica Schlueter of Belfast, Me, Toni Schlueter of Cuneo, Italy, DiAne Cabanne (Joseph) of Woodland Hills, Ca, Don Wassem of North Hollywood, Ca, Mark Flannell (Jo) of Findlay, Il, Paul Flannell of Big Spring, Tx, Darla Huff of Decatur, Il, Gary Flannell (Paula) of Mahomet, Il along with many great-nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, sister - Bernice, sisters-in-law - Charlotte Wassem and Dorothy Foley, nieces and nephews - Robin and Rand Wassem, David and Charles Flannell.
Graveside services will be held at 10:30 A.M., Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at the Sunset Memorial Park in Du Quoin with Rev. Robert Morwell officiating.
Please use social distancing guidelines. Everyone in attendance is required to wear a mask.
Burial will be in the Sunset Memorial Park in Du Quoin.
Military gravesite rites will be conducted by the Du Quoin V.F.W. and American Legion and the United States Navy.
Friends may make memorials to the St. John's United Church of Christ and will be accepted at the funeral home.
Searby Funeral Home of Du Quoin is in charge of arrangements.