Wilber M. “Bud” Hughes, Jr., 73, of Staunton, IL passed away at 9:45 am on January 16, 2012 at his residence. He was born on December 20, 1938 in Gillespie, IL to Wilber and Mabel (Heldt) Hughes.
Wilber was a manager/budget analyst for Boeing. He married Patricia L. Williams on September 13, 1958 at St. Michael’s. Mr. Hughes was a member of the K of C 4th Degree, former member of the Lions Club and Staunton Country Club.
He is survived by his spouse, Patricia Hughes of Staunton, IL, children, Steven (Wanda) Hughes of Staunton, IL, Penny (David) Jones of Staunton, IL, Jeffery Hughes of Staunton, IL, grandchildren, Justin Fey, Abbey Fey, Joshua Henke, Whitney Henke, great grandchild, Anna Fey, sisters, Betty Jean Stein (Fred) of Staunton, IL, Mabel Ina Mae Myers (George) of Bushnell, IL, Kathryn Irene Ismari (Don) of Roseville, CA, Debra Lynn Hughes- Garrett (Galen) of Mt. Zion, IL, sister in law, Bobbi Hughes, numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Wilber was preceded in death by brothers, Henry M. Hughes, Louis D. Hughes and sister in law, Margaret Hughes.
Visitation will be from 9 am until 11 am on Saturday, January 21, 2012 at St. Michael’s Church in Staunton, IL.
Memorial Mass will be at 11 am on Saturday, January 21, 2012 at St. Michael’s Church in Staunton, IL with Fr. George Radosevich officiating. Burial of cremains will be at Gillespie City Cemetery, Gillespie, IL. Memorials may be made to Knights of Columbus-Joseph Spernoga Scholarship Fund, St. Michael’s Church, Staunton Hospital Building Fund or Donor’s Choice.
Kravanya Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
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