Cesar G. Sison Obituary (1934 - 2012)

Cesar G. Sison, 77, of Taylorville, IL died at 3:00 pm, Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at his residence. He was born April 18, 1934 in Manila, Philippines, the son of Vincente and Iluminada de Gala Sison. On December 16, 1970 he married Amor B. Mercado in Quezon City, Phillipines. Cesar was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Taylorville. He was currently the Accounts Representative for Memorial Medical Center in Springfield and prior to that he held the same position at Christian County Medical Clinic. Surviving are his wife, Amor Sison of Taylorville; Son: Jay Sison of Taylorville; Daughters: Lissa Sison of Taylorville, Sherie Thorstenson and husband Dan of Chicago, Krissy Sison of Chicago and Mandy Sison of New York City. There are 4 grandchildren: Alannah Smith, Arleenah Smith, Kayla Sison, and Hailey Sison. Also Surviving is his mother: Iluminada Sison of Terre Haute, IN; a brother Oscar Sison of Terre Haute, IN and two sisters: Elvira Carandang of Greenwood, IN and Nelia Sison of Terre Haute, IN. He was preceded in death by his father,Vincente Sison; Step-father, Pastor Javier; Brothers: Selso Sison, Genie Sison, and Vincente (Tito) G. Sison, Sister: Norma Sison, an uncle, Jacinto dela Rosa,and two nephews: Jose' de Gala and David Manlove. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 am Friday, January 27, 2012 at St. Mary's Catholic Church with Father Alan Hunter officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Thursday at McClure Funeral Home, Taylorville. There will be a prayer service at 4:00 pm. Memorials may be made to: American Cancer Society, 225 N. Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60601 or St. Mary's Catholic Church or School, P.O. Box 470, Taylorville, IL 62568