Orus Cecil Cross Obituary
In loving memory of Orus Cecil Cross of Reddick, Illinois, born in Grand Tower, Illinois, who departed this world on December 28, 2024 at the age of 84. Orus Cecil leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Orus Cecil Cross to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Rev. Otis H. Cross Sr. and Nora Cross Arnold (Anglen). He is survived by: his sister Pauletta Cross Hamburg; his brother-in-law Bill Hamburg; his brother Otis Hubert Cross Jr.; his siblings-in-law, Bonnie Cross and Kenneth Benzschawel; his daughters, Jamie Bourn Davis and Jessica Presler; his nephew Brian Potts; his pets, Patty and Buddha; his sister Mary Jo Benzschawel; and his daughters, Somar Preussner (Sean Cummins), Cynthia Pearman (Michael) and Jennifer Markoff (Josh). He is also survived by many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Visitation was held on Thursday, January 2nd 2025 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Farkas Funeral Home (3201 W Jefferson St, Joliet, IL 60431). A funeral service was held on Thursday, January 2nd 2025 from 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM at the same location.
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