Zelda F. Curran

Zelda F. Curran, 91, of Marshall, IL, passed away on March 4, 2023, at Marshall Rehabilitation & Nursing. She was born on February 25, 1932, in West Union, IL, the daughter of Eugene Buckner & Madge (Nicholson) Buckner, both of whom preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Margaret Mattingly, and two brothers, Dean Buckner and Leland Buckner.

She is survived by her two sons & their spouses, James & Shelly Stephens and Charles & Marsha Curran; by her grandchildren, Stacey Stephens, Jessie Stephens, Ann-Marie Curran, and Christian Curran; by her great-grandchildren, Alexa Stephens and Alora Stephens; by her brother & sister-in-law, James & Janice Buckner; as well as many nieces and nephews.

Zelda grew up in the Clarksville, IL, area and was a graduate of Marshall High School. For a time, she worked as a civil servant with IBM but eventually devoted herself to caring for the elderly and home-bound by working as a home health aide for 25 years. She did this while taking on the all-consuming role of a farm wife.

It should come as no surprise to those who knew her that Zelda loved spending time out in her garden. Her green thumb brought color and life to her home, but her hydrangeas, in particular, brought her a well-earned sense of satisfaction year after year. This particular passion led her to join the Garden Club in Marshall, and she was also a longtime member of the Saint Mary's Catholic Church in Marshall.

Those she leaves behind could never forget Zelda Curran's feisty spirit. Though she could definitely be headstrong, our many wonderful memories will continue to remind us of her good-heartedness.

It was Zelda's wish to have her body donated to science, but in celebration of this woman of faith, a Catholic mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 8th, at Saint Mary's Catholic Church in Marshall, with Rev. Augustine Koomson officiating. In honor of the wonderful care they gave Zelda at the end of her life, memorials may be made to "Transitions Hospice", with envelopes available at the church. The Prust-Hosch Funeral Home in West Union is in charge of arrangements.