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Monday, June 26, 2017

Catherine R. Oyler

Catherine R. Oyler, 93 of St. Augustine, passed away at 5:37 p.m. Thursday, June 22, 2017 at the Care Center of Abingdon.
She was born December 27, 1923 in Plainville, Illinois, the daughter of George Herbert and Anna M. Hull House. She married Charles “Buddy” Oyler, Jr. on January 26, 1951. He preceded her in death on March 14, 2008. She was also preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Don House and one son, Gary Johnson.
Catherine is survived by one daughter, Christie Oyler of St. Augustine; one son, Dwight (Jackie) Mannon of Abingdon; one daughter-in-law, Carol Johnson of Tremont; seven grandsons, nineteen great-grandchildren; two sisters, Marie Anderson of St. Augustine and Phyllis Baker of Bourbonnais; and several nieces and nephews and their families.
She had lived in St. Augustine since 1968 and prior to that she and her husband lived on the farm on route 116. She worked at the Abingdon Pottery and the Blue Bell Factory. She enjoyed cooking and baking, especially homemade bread and angel food cakes. She also enjoyed reading and sewing.
Cremation will be accorded. Services will be held at a later date. Hinchliff-Pearson-West Abingdon Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.
Memorials may be made to Harbor Light Hospice or a charity of the donor’s choice. Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com.

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