Doraline "Dodie" Logan Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Doraline “Dodie” Logan, age 86, of Marion, IL passed peacefully with her family by her side at 10:20 a.m. on Tuesday, March 8, 2016, in Heartland Regional Medical Center of Marion. Dodie, as she was known to her family and friends, was born in Virginia, IL on Sunday, February 9, 1930, the daughter of Fred and Matilda (Jarett) Donovan. She was the youngest of 8 children. Dodie attended school in Virginia and was a graduate of Virginia High School Class of 1948. She was united in marriage to Robert Ray “Bob” Logan on Saturday, April 1, 1950. The double ring ceremony was held in the First Presbyterian Church of Virginia and together they shared over 59 years of marriage until his death on Friday, January 1, 2010. Dodie was a lifelong Presbyterian and was very active in both Fifth Presbyterian Church of Springfield, IL and the First Presbyterian Church of Marion, where she sang in the choir and served as Deacon for several years. Her working career spanned over 40 years combined in print, television and radio advertising. She was 15 years old when she took a job for a small weekly newspaper in her hometown. After moving to Marion in 1960, she continued on with a very successful career in advertising, retiring from Zimmer Broadcasting in 1998. Dodie was very active in the Marion Area Chamber of Commerce where she served on the Board of Directors for many years. In 1993, she was the recipient of the Greater Marion Area Chamber of Commerce “Distinguished Member Award” for outstanding and dedicated service for community work through the chamber. She also chaired the committee to help organize and plan the Chamber’s Annual Dinner for many years. Dodie was a “People Person” and always enjoyed being around her many family, friends and business associates. After retirement she enjoyed sewing, bird watching and working in her beautiful flower gardens. She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Kelly and Cindy Logan of Tunnel Hill, IL and Kevin and Toni Logan of Brandon, MS; daughter and son-in-law, Kerri and Dennis Winn of Marion; granddaughter, Katie Lutz and husband Joseph of Augusta, GA; three grandsons, Ben Logan of Brandon, MS and Chase and Cole Winn of Marion; step granddaughter, Jennifer Yancy and husband Steve of Louisville, KY; step grandson, Brad Murzyn of Chicago, IL; great granddaughter, Averie Lutz of Augusta, GA; a host of nieces and nephews, other family members; special companion and friend, Tom Carlile of Marion and many friends. Her parents, husband, three brothers and four sisters preceded her in death. The family would like to express their sincere appreciation and gratitude to the dedicated staff of Heartland Regional Medical Center. They also would like to give a very special “Thank You” to Dr. Adviteeya Dixit, whose compassion and ever encouraging words guided Dodie through many difficult tests and procedures throughout her hospital stay. Arrangements for Doraline “Dodie” Logan were entrusted to Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home, 900 N. Court St., Marion, IL. The visitation was from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 15th at the funeral home. During the time of visitation a “Reflection of Life” DVD Memorial Tribute featuring special people, places and events of Dodie’s life was presented to the family and friends. The funeral service was at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 16, 2016, at Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home with Rev. Wade Halva presiding. The prelude and postlude musical selections were presented by pianist, Mary Kucharik. Special vocal selections presented were “His Eye Is On the Sparrow” by Granger Odum and Laura Kucharik accompanied by Mary Kucharik on the piano, “Into Your Hands” & “Wind Beneath My Wings” both by Laura Kucharik and accompanied by Mary Kurchari on the piano. Interment followed next to her husband in Rose Hill Cemetery of Marion. Pallbearers were Kelly Logan, Kevin Logan, Ben Logan, Dennis Winn, Chase Winn and Cole Winn. Following the committal service at the cemetery the family and friends gathered at First Presbyterian Church for a meal and continued time of fellowship. For those who preferred, memorial contributions were made to either “First Presbyterian Church" or "Hospice of Southern Illinois" and mailed in care of Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home, P.O. Box 370, Marion, IL 62959. Memorial envelopes were available at the funeral home. For additional information please contact the funeral home by calling 618-993-2131.

Doraline "Dodie" Logan

February 9, 1930 - March 8, 2016