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Official Obituary of

Muriel “Janet” Orrell

February 27, 1944 ~ November 2, 2022 (age 78) 78 Years Old
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Muriel “Janet” Orrell Obituary

Muriel “Janet” Orrell, 78, of Shattuc passed away Wednesday, November 2, 2022, at Odin Health Care Center. She was born on February 27, 1944, the daughter of Murrel and Dorothy (McLester) Thrash in East St. Louis. She married Edward “Ed” Orrell Sr. on April 21, 1971, in Belleville and he survives in Shattuc.


Along with her husband of 51 years, Ed Orrell Sr., Janet is survived by her son Edward “Tater” Orrell Jr. and his wife Beth of Shattuc; her cherished granddaughter Bethany Orrell; her sister Penelope Slaughter of Granite City; and special niece Vikki Sue Emmerick of Jacksonville, Florida.


Janet was preceded in death by her parents; 3 brothers; and 3 sisters.


Janet was an asset to her trade while working for the Laborers Union Local #100 from 1981 until 2004.


A celebration of life service will be held by the family at a future date. Memorials may be made in Janet’s honor to the Donor’s Choice and will be accepted for the family at the Day Macz Funeral Home 234 South Elm Centralia, Il 62801. Day Macz Funeral Home in Patoka is privileged to be assisting the family of Janet Orrell with arrangements.

 

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