Biron Osro Mann

Biron Osro Mann, 83, of Mt. Vernon died 5:20 a.m. Dec. 24, 2004, 
at St. Mary’s/Good Samaritan Hospital. 

Mr. Mann had been a factory worker in the Chicago area.

Born Sept. 19, 1919, in Brookland, AR., he was a son of 
Edward Osro Mann and Martha Ellen (Eason) Mann. 

A graveside service was held 11 a.m. today at Kirk Cemetery 
in Ina with Mr. Randy Sells officiating. 

No public visitation was held.

Mr. Mann was a Protestant.

Survivors include two sisters, Wanda Border and husband Lawrence of 
Mt. Vernon and Rachel Mann of Farmington, Mo.; nephews Will Border 
and wife Marilyn of Mt. Vernon and Rickey Mann and wife Dottie of Port Richey, Fla.; 
a niece, Mary Ellen West and husband Joe of Centralia; several great nephews and 
nieces, including Tonya Sanders and husband Tim of Benton.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother William Henry Mann and a 
sister Lillian Swanner Sanders.

For those who wish memorials may be made to St. Mary’s Good Samaritan 
Auxiliary and will be accepted at the funeral home or may be mailed to Hughey
Funeral Home, P.O. Box 721, Mt. Vernon, IL 62864.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Hughey Funeral Home where you may 
call 242-3348 for more information.

Source: Mt. Vernon Register News
Date: 12-28-2004
Submitted by Kiowana Hayes Ferguson