Born: May 2, 1924 - Deceased: November 18, 2022
Mary “Ginny” V. Muskopf, nee Morris, 98, of Belleville, Il, born Friday, May 2, 1924, in Wilson, NC, passed away Friday, November 18, 2022, at St. Paul’s Home in Belleville, IL.
Ginny worked as a bookkeeper for St. Clair Service Company. She was a member of Union United Methodist Church in Belleville, IL, where she was active in church activities. She was also a member of Al Sihahl #29 – Daughters of the Nile, numerous bowling leagues, the Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, and pinochle clubs .
She was preceded in death by her:
- Husband: Carl Muskopf
- Parents: Willis and Minnie, nee Gurganus, Morris
- Sisters:
- Daisy Winborne
- Modie Morris
- Donna Deans
- Mildred Hardesty
- Minnie Earle Barnes
- Brothers:
- Hassel Morris
- Russell “Hambone” Morris
Surviving are her:
- Children:
- Laura (Dan) Turos of Kaleva, MI
- Paul Louis (Gloria) Muskopf of Peru, IL
- Larry J. (Traci) Muskopf of Midway, KY
- 7 grandchildren:
- Jonathan (Rachel) Turos
- Joseph (Melanie) Turos
- Jeremie (Indya) Turos
- Kelly Fink
- Eric Muskopf
- Kristin (Jared) Bacon
- Larry J. (Amy) Muskopf, II
- Brother: Walter “Shorty” Morris of Largo, FL
- 14 great grandchildren
- many loving nieces, nephews, and cousins
Memorials: Memorials may be made to the Shriners’ Hospital for Children.
Visitation: Visitation from 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm, Sunday, November 27, 2022, at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL, with a Daughters of the Nile service at 4 p.m.
Funeral: Funeral service will be held at 10:30 am, Monday, November 28, 2022, at Kurrus Funeral Home, with Dr. Joe Scheets officiating. Interment will follow at Valhalla Gardens of Memory, Belleville, IL.
Live Stream: The service may be viewed starting at 10:20 am through the Kurrus website live stream link.
13 Comments
I am sorry for the passing of Aunt Ginny. Thoughts and prayers to you and your families.
Mary Beth it is good to hear from you . Thank you for your care and comment . She will be greatly missed. Miss all the times we had together in North Carolina .. 98 years young .your cousin .. Laura
Ginny was such a sweet person, not a hateful bone in her body. Traveled with her in the late 80s and played pinochle with her, and with her and Carl. Memorable times together.
i thank you so much for your comments about my mom . I agree with you that she always had room in her heart for others .. She will be greatly missed .. 98 years young .. Her daughter ( laura Turos )
Ginny was a dear loving lady. I know she has a special place in heaven.
Thanks for the comment about my mom. She is with my dad and we are happy that they have been reunited. She loved life and others soo much .. She will be greatly missed … 98 years young .. Her Daughter ( laura Turos )
We fondly remember sweet, funny Ginny. Her embroidery was beautiful. Everyone loved her. So sorry for your loss. She will be remembered and missed. Marcie, Julie, and Lori Altman
Thank you for your comment about my mom . She always had fond memories of her sewing partners . What a blessing you are to the many baby blankets that you made over the years and their families .. She will be greatly missed .. 98 years young … Her Daughter ( laura Turos )
WE THE STAFF AND RESIDENTS AT ST PAUL SR. COMMUNITY (3 NORTH ) WOULD LIKE TO EXPRESS OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE MUSCOPF FAMILY. GINNYs SENSE OF HUMOR AND LOVING SMILE WILL BE MISSED BY ALL ,GINNY WAS A VERY SPECIAL PERSON THAT TOUCHED THE HEARTS OF MANY AND IS SADLY MISSED
Thanks for all that you at the staff at Saint Pauls did in the last few years of my moms life. Thank you skye for the many video conferences my family was able to have with her , we greatly appreciated it . She will be greatly missed . 98 years young … Her Daughter ( laura Turos )
She was a truly nice lady. A real classic. When my husband worked for the Service Co. I’d have occasion to go to their office. She was an outstanding worker. My sympathy goes out to all the family.
thank you for your thoughts about my mom . She will be greatly missed. But we all are so glad that we have had the opportunity for her to be a part of our lives .. 98 years young … Her daughter ( Laura Turos )
Thanks for your comments about my mom . She will be greatly missed . She enjoyed working with the farm service and all of her contacts with the farmers in the area . She was glad to be of service to all being that she was raised on a farm . ..98 years young ….. her doughter ( laura Turos )