Edna worked most of her life as a homemaker and as a
babysitter for her family and neighbors. She was very active member of Community
United Church of Christ and Chelsea Conservation Club Women’s Group. Edna took
great pride in her lawn and was even awarded the best lawn in town. In her spare time she enjoyed cooking and
baking, sewing, reading, traveling, arts and craft, embroidery, and caring for
her pets.
Edna is survived by her five sons, Ronald of Stafford, OR.,
David (Peggy) of Eau Claire, LeRoy and Wayne (Sue), both of Medford, and Larry
(Wendy) of Janesville; two daughters, Lynette (Ralph) Marthaler of Medford, and
Marlys (Jeff) Shoup of Gainesville, Va.; numerous grandchildren,
great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren. Edna is also survived by her daughter in law,
Nina Markow; brother, Gilbert Hein and sister, Dorothy Kay. She is further
survived by many other family and friends.
In addition to her husband and parents Edna is preceded in
death by her son Loren Markow, 7 sisters, and 1 brother.
Funeral services for Edna will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday,
June 6, 2018 at Community United Church of Christ with Pastor Mary Jo Laabs
officiating; burial will follow at Medford Evergreen Cemetery II. Visitation
will take place on Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at Community United Church of Christ
from 9:00 AM until the time of services at 11:00 AM.
Memorial donations in Edna’s name may be given to her family
for use a later designation.
Hemer Funeral Service of Medford and Rib Lake has been
entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences can be left at
www.hemerfuneralservice.com
