Mary Doris RAMMING

Mary Doris Ackerman, 87, a longtime resident of Carmi, died Tuesday morning, March 25, 2008 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, Ill. She was born May 15, 1920 in Carmi, the only child of the late William and May (Roser) Ramming. She married Ronald Ackerman, and he preceded her in death. She was a lifelong member of Emmanuel United Methodist Church and was the church organist for over 50 years. She served . president, Carmi Township Hospital Auxiliary treasurer, was a member of the Carmi Home Culture Club and was a two-time recipient of Home Culture Woman of the Year. She assisted her husband, Ronald, with his Standard Oil distributorship and began her business career as assistant circuit clerk under Millage Carter. She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Carol and Richard Guinn of Philadelphia, Pa., and one granddaughter, Clare R. Guinn of New York City, New York.

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