Fern M. Tohill, 97, of Marana, AZ, formerly of Marshall, IL passed away Sunday, Feb. 9, 2014 in Danilo Place at Tucson AZ. She was born April 10, 1916 at Chicago, IL, the daughter of George "Frank" and Maude Callaway Barkley. She married Vernon C. Tohill who preceded her in death on January 15, 2003. Surviving are a daughter, Linda (Oliver) Stidam of Marana, AZ; a son, Robert (Liza) Tohill of the Philippines; five grandchildren, Jesse, Amanda, Glenn, Elizabeth and Christina; twelve grandchildren and a brother, Joseph Barkley of Paris, IL. She was preceded in death by a grandson, Jason. She was a member of the Marshall Wesleyan Church. She was formerly a beautician and for many years was a clerk at Caldwell's 5 & 10 in Marshall. Services in honor of her life will be 10:30 AM Thursday, Feb. 20th at Pearce Funeral Home in Marshall with Rev. David Deal officiating.. Burial will be beside her husband in the Marshall Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior services at the funeral home on Thursday. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.