Rebecca Lou Hutchcraft – Macedonia, IL

December 10, 2022 By Leave a Comment

Rebecca Lou Hutchcraft, 75, of Macedonia, IL passed away December 9, 2022 at the Herrin Hospital.

Rebecca was born in McLeansboro, IL on October 22, 1947 the daughter of Harold & Juanita (Boster) Robertson.

She married Donald Hutchcraft on December 16, 1967.

Mrs. Hutchcraft is survived by her:
Husband of 54 years: Donald Hutchcraft of Macedonia
Son: Robbie Hutchcraft of Macedonia
Mother: Juanita Robertson of McLeansboro
Sister: Linda Ritchason & husband Marvin of Round Rock, TX
Niece: Lynn Ann Linhart & husband Larry of Lexington, Missouri
Niece: Shelly Ritchason of Round Rock, TX
Nephew: Jeff Wilkerson & wife Kandi of Thompsonville, and their children-Austin, Liliana, Kylea & Sawyer
Brother-in-law & Sister-in-law: Paul & Phyllis Miller of Thompsonville, IL
Cousin: Sid Kramp & wife Linda of Riverton, IL
Adopted Family: Clint & Susan Mosby of McLeansboro, IL
Grankids: Kelly & Cole Mosby of McLeansboro, IL
Her cat: Scooby Doo

Mrs. Hutchcraft was preceded in death by her father, Harold Robertson.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, December 13th at the Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton with Pastor Jake Gray officiating. Burial will be in the Macedonia Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Monday and after 10:00 A.M. on Tuesday at the funeral home.
For more information or to send online condolences please visit www.mortonjohnstonfuneralhome.com

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