Lavida Cruse Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Lavida Cruse of Carbondale, Illinois, who passed away on June 18, 2022, at the age of 84, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, John Cruse and Edith Cruse (James); her siblings, Forrest Cruse, Lelia Marvin and Evva Lou Cox; and her close friend Wilma Sue Eberhart.
She is survived by: her niece Patricia Raczynski; her great-nephews, Christopher (Katie Raczynski) and Mark (Abigail Raczynski); and her nephews, Elle Raczynski, Evva Raczynski and Clark Raczynski.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Southern Illinois University Foundation C/O Athletic Department 12135 Douglas Drive Mail Code 6805 Carbondale, Illinois 62901. In the memo, please put the sport you would like your donation to go to.
