Iona M. Sowash

Iona M. Sowash, age 94 of Marine, IL, died Saturday, April 8, 2023, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL. She was born on Thursday, October 18, 1928, in Marine, IL, the daughter of Walter and Barbara (nee Mueller) Prott. On Thursday, November 20, 1947, she married John L. Sowash at E & R Church Parsonage, Marine, IL, who passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 1987. She was a member of United Church of Christ of Marine, Edwardsville Senior Center (and volunteered) - Edwardsville, IL; Election Judge (for many years). Mrs. Sowash was born southwest of Marine, IL; she grew up on the farm; she graduated from Edwardsville High School in 1946 and then worked for the Madison County Abstract and Title Company until her marriage. She and her husband travelled extensively (He was a Career Enlisted man with the U.S. Air Force.). They returned and retired to Marine, IL in October of 1969. Following his retirement, they continued to travel, Morocco, Africa, Kansas, S. Dakota and S. Carolina; She enjoyed gardening, fancy work, Bingo and collecting Cardinals. Survivors include: Son - Lonnie K. (Deborah) Sowash, Fairview Heights, IL Son - Emmette B. (Jean) Sowash, Highland, IL Daughter - Sharon A. (Drew) Pickering, Pensacola, FL Grandchild - Brandi (Travis) Detmer Grandchild - Heather S. (Joey) Gehlbach Grandchild - Jason A. (Companion-Katie) Sowash Grandchild - Abi J. (Chris) Kenney Grandchild - Nickki (Robert) Gerrior Great Grandchild - Julie Great Grandchild - Kennedy Great Grandchild - Danielle Great Grandchild - Trent Great Grandchild - Ashli Great Grandchild - Noah Great Grandchild - Blake Great Grandchild - Raven Great Great Grandchild - Adelynn - Due May 2023 Good Friend - June Nothaus, Trenton, IL Nephews - Many. She was preceded in death by: Father - Walter John Robert Prott, Sr. - Died 10/07/1987 Mother - Barbara Ann Prott - Died 6/12/1976 Husband - John Lester Sowash - Died 1/20/1987 Daughter - Barbara L. Armstrong - Died 4/19/1995 Grandchild - Heather L. Duncan - Died 10/2/2014 Grandchild - Jeremy Baldwin Great Grandchild - Taylor Special Friend - Frederick "Louie" L. Yenne Brother - Walter Prott, Jr. Brother - Earl Prott - Died 3/12/1981 Brother - Harold Prott Brother - Arnold Prott Sister - Esther Townsend - Died 6/26/1978 Sister - Eileen Frutiger - Died 1/22/1967 Sister - Dorothy Prott - Died at birth. Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL. Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at United Church of Christ of Marine in Marine, IL. Memorial Service will be at 10:00 AM on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at United Church of Christ of Marine in Marine, IL, with Rev. Philip H. Kershner, Pastor, officiating. Interment will be at Marine Cemetery in Marine, IL. Memorial contributions may be made to United Church of Christ of Marine.

Iona M. Sowash

October 18, 1928 - April 8, 2023