Bertha M. Hughes
September 11, 1935 - January 9, 2022
Bertha Mae Hughes, 86, of Kilbourne passed away at 8:35 a.m. on Sunday, January 9, 2022 at her home. She was born on September 11, 1935 in Oakford to George Gideon and Alice (Boehn) Witherell. She married Lloyd Hughes on July 28, 1951 in Petersburg. He preceded her in death on April 19, 2015. Bertha is survived by her children: Ronald Wayne (Karen) Hughes of Mt. Carmel, Illinois, Faye Hughes of Bath, Trina (Charles) Pratt of Kilbourne, Lenny (Angel) Hughes of Snicarte, Janice (Paul) Stephens of Havana, and Lloyd (Melody) Hughes of Havana, fourteen grandchildren, and several great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her siblings: Melvin (Sarah) Witherell, Donald (Alice) Witherell, Emma Smith, and Mary (Larry) Dick, and Ethel Hill. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brother, Wayne Bob Witherell, sisters, Rose Shultz and Margie Otto, sons, Russell Hughes and Robert Hughes, and grandson, Larry Hughes. Graveside services will be held on Thursday, January 13, 2022 at 12:30 p.m. at Kilbourne Cemetery. Pastor Mike Hopps will officiate. Memorial donations may be made to Lloyd Hughes. Online condolences can be left at www.hurleyfh.com. Hurley Funeral Home in Havana is in charge of arrangements.
Bertha Mae Hughes, 86, of Kilbourne passed away at 8:35 a.m. on Sunday, January 9, 2022 at her home. She was born on September 11, 1935 in Oakford to George Gideon and Alice (Boehn) Witherell. She married Lloyd Hughes on July 28, 1951 in Petersburg.... View Obituary & Service Information