Marla Mae Elaine (Wascher) Herington

Marla mae Elaine Herington, 87, of Lowpoint, IL passed away at 5:45 pm on Monday, January 17, 2022 at the Loft Rehabilitation and Nursing in Eureka, IL. She was born on April 9, 1934 in Reese, Michigan to Roy W. and Evelyn V. (Gilmore) Wascher. She married John E. Herington on November 16, 1951 in Oscoda, Michigan. He passed away on February 6, 1999.

Surviving are her children, Linda (David) Fitschen of Fountain Inn, SC, Penny (Dave) Finley of Lowpoint, son Timothy (Kerry) Herington of Vista, CA; son-in-law, Alan Hofstatter of Lowpoint; fourteen grandchildren; twenty-four great-grandchildren; and sister, Carol Penfold. She was preceded in death by her parents, daughters Janet Mangold and Ruth Hofstatter, son James Herington, four brothers, and two sisters.

Marla was a life member of the United Methodist Church, the Eastern Star, and the American Legion Auxiliary.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, February 5, 2022 at Buckingham Cemetery in Washburn, IL with Pastor Doane Brubaker officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm on Friday, February 4, 2022 at Mason Funeral Home Metamora Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, 530 NE Glen Oak Avenue, Peoria, IL 61637 or to the Buckingham Cemetery Association, c/o Myra Hare, Treasurer, 773 Columbia Road, Washburn, IL 61570. Online condolences at www.masonfuneralhomes.com.