Norma Jean Hocevar Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Norma Jean (Hines) Hocevar, age 84, of Marion, IL, passed away peacefully at 11:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 9, 2019, at her home located at Fifth Season Assisted Living of Marion. She was born on Wednesday, October 10, 1934, in Junction, IL, the daughter of William Edward and Jewel Estalee (Holt) Hines. Norma graduated from Equality Township High School Class of 1952. She continued on with her education attending Business College in Evansville, IN. She was united in marriage to Joseph R. Hocevar of Cleveland, OH, on Saturday April 6, 1957, in Equality, IL, and together they shared over 57 years of marriage until his death on Friday, August 8, 2014. As a military family, they traveled extensively while raising their three daughters. She enjoyed a career as a licensed Realtor in the 1960s and 1970s. She also served simultaneously for 20 years during that time as a Women’s Army Auxiliary Officer. After her husband retired from the military, they moved back to Southern Illinois where Norma worked as a Legal Secretary in Harrisburg, IL. Norma’s Catholic faith was a very important part of her life. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church of Marion and also an active member of the church choir for many years. After retirement she enjoyed traveling with her husband extensively to Hawaii numerous times and Europe including Greece, Italy, Poland and others. Norma was an accomplished Culinary Artist and was known for her excellent cooking of all kinds and an excellent bread baker. She loved her family and was always interested in all of their many activities, especially those of her grandchildren. She treasured the many memories that were created and now those she leaves behind will continue to treasure the many memories that were created. Norma’s family would like to thank the wonderful people at Fifth Season Assisted Living and Hospice of Southern Illinois for their caring and support during Norma’s illness. She is survived by three daughters, Jolene (Hocevar) Fowler and her husband Ernie of Harrisburg, IL, Joy (Hocevar) Allen and her husband Frank of Evansville, IN and Teresa (Hocevar) Tarlton of Marion, IL; five grandchildren, Lt. Colonel Justin Tarlton of the United States Air Force, Brandon Tarlton of Marion, IL, James Fowler, Michael Fowler and Ariel Allen all of Evansville, IN; two great grandchildren, Landon Fowler of Harrisburg, IL and Kalena Tarlton of Marion, IL; two sisters, Patricia (Hines) Frohock of Equality, IL and Mickey (Hines) Karns and her husband Donald of Harrisburg, IL, other extended family and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband. Arrangements were entrusted to Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home, 900 N. Court St., Marion. The visitation was from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 14, 2019, at the funeral home. Following the time of visitation the funeral service was at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Father Brian Barker presiding. The prelude and postlude musical selections were presented by pianist Melissa Bound. Special vocal musical selections presented during the service were; “Amazing Grace-My Chains Are Gone” by Patty Lynn with Lori Power accompanying on the piano and “On Eagle’s Wing’s” by Patricia Heckel with Melissa Bound accompanying on the piano. Also during the service Father Brian presented the special vocal selection “All the Roads” accompanying himself on the piano. Entombment followed in the Egyptian Memorial Gardens Mausoleum of Energy, IL. Pallbearers were James Frohock, Ernie Fowler, Brandon Tarlton, Michael Fowler, Frank Allen, James Fowler. For those who preferred, memorial contributions were made to either or both; “St. Joseph Catholic Church” and/or “Hospice of Southern Illinois” and mailed in care of Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home, 900 N. Court Street, Marion, IL 62959. Memorial envelopes were available at the funeral home. For additional information please call the funeral home at 618-993-2131.

Norma Jean Hocevar

October 10, 1934 - May 9, 2019