Mardell Cecelia Cailteux, 95, of Clifton passed away on Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at her home. She was born September 18, 1926 in Clifton, the daughter of Charles and Irene (Miller) McCarty. She married Eldon Cailteux on September 24, 1954 in L’Erable and he preceded her in death on November 20, 1985. She was also preceded in death by her parents, and one sister, Doris Bailey.
She is survived by one niece, Sandra (Warren) Olson of Clifton; several great nieces and nephews, Misty (William) Maves of Manhattan, Meggan (George True) Guthrie of Clifton, Keith (Jennifer) Brault of Romeoville and Nicole (Bryan) Nester of Clifton; great-great nieces and nephews, Jarred (Sabrina) Maves, Adam Maves, Christopher Guthrie, Dylan Guthrie, Hannah True, Jaden Nester, Reagan Brualt and Jaxson Brault.
Mrs. Cailteux was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in L’Erable. She retired from First National Bank of Clifton now known as First Trust and Savings Bank.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, July 18, 2022 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in L’Erable. Fr. Doug Hauber will officiate. Burial will follow at St. John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery in L’Erable.
Visitation will be 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Sunday, July 17, 2022 at the Knapp Funeral Home in Clifton.
Memorials may be made to the family’s wishes.
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