Mr. Walter E. "Sonny" Marcum Obituary (1942 - 2005)

Walter E. "Sonny" Marcum Walter E. "Sonny" Marcum, 63, of Pana, died Sunday, August 28, 2005 at 6:25 p.m. in St. John's Hospital, Springfield. He was born February 11, 1942 in Centralia, IL, the son of Harry Bernice Owens Marcum. He moved to Pana 6 years ago from Centralia. He served in the U. S. Army during the Vietnam War and was a care giver in private homes. Walter married Erika "Toni" Meschkat on September 11, 1976 in Chicago, IL. She survives in Pana. He is also survived by his son: Willard Marcum, Salem, IL; three brothers: Stan Marcum and Jerry Marcum, both of Centralia, IL; and Bob Marcum, Lubbock, TX; and by his sister: Linda Ritchie, Centralia, IL. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Buddy Marcum. Funeral Information Cremation rites will be accorded. There will be no services.