Thala Jean Singler Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Thala Jean Singler, age 94, of Marion, IL, passed away at 1:10 p.m. on Sunday, April 3, 2022, in Memorial Hospital of Carbondale, IL. She was born at home, located on a farm near Paulton, IL, the daughter of Loren Monroe and Iva Bell (West) Angel. Thala attended school in Crab Orchard, IL, and was a graduate of Crab Orchard High School. She worked as a telephone operator for many years before she was a homemaker for her family where she found enjoyment managing her home and seeing to the needs of her family. She was united in marriage to William E. Singler on April 9, 1949, in Marion, and together they shared more than 63 years of marriage until his death on September 15, 2012. She is survived by her daughter, Sonja Jean Meyer of Vienna, IL; son, Monty Stephen Singler of Harrisburg, IL; three granddaughters, Salena Young and husband, Jason of Springfield, IL, Christina Meyer of Marion, and Jenny Hanks and husband, Jon of Marion; grandson, Lynn Strobel of Herrin, IL, several great grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Pam Singler of Creal Springs, IL, other extended family and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband; son, Michael; three sisters, Wanda Moore, Geneva Sellers and Barbara Jones and two other sisters as infants Arrangements are entrusted to Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home, 900 North Court Street, Marion, IL. The graveside committal service will be at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, April 8, 2022, in Odd Fellows Cemetery of Marion, with Pastor Jeff Morrow presiding. Those wishing to attend the graveside service should gather at the cemetery prior to the service. Interment will follow next to her husband, William. For additional information call the funeral home at 618-993-2131.

Thala Jean Singler

November 11, 1927 - April 3, 2022