Mary Jule Ralston, 81, of Owensboro, KY, formerly of Marshall, IL passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 7, 2012. She was born January 30, 1931 at Danville, IL, the daughter of Austin and Edith Wright Claypool. Surviving are four loving children, Jenny Kruger of South Bend, IN, Judy (Jack) Kercheval of Sullivan, IL, Steve (Diane) Ralston of Decatur, IL and David (Ann) Ralston of Owensboro, KY; 13 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, numerous relatives and friends. A native of Marshall, IL, Jule received her Master's Degree from Eastern Illinois University and worked as a Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor for twenty years. She was a longtime antique collector and enjoyed attending auctions. In her final years Jule attended the Owensboro Christian Church. Gravesides services will be 1:15 PM Friday at the Clarksville Cemetery, rural Marshall, IL. A gathering of friends will be held from 12 Noon to 1:00 PM Friday at Pearce Funeral Home in Marshall.