Mary Lou DeClue, nee Sohn, 72 of St. Clair passed away Thursday, February 14, 2013 in Washington.

Mrs. DeClue, daughter of Fred Sohn, Jr. and wife Nancy nee Smith was born April 28, 1940 in St. Clair.

On June 1, 1957 she was united in marriage to David "Buck" DeClue in St. Clair.

She enjoyed children, camping, and anything outdoors.

Mrs. DeClue was preceded in death by her parents; her husband David "Buck" DeClue; three brothers, Ralph Sohn, Robert Sohn and Thomas Sohn; three sisters, Florence Gauer, Jo Ann Swoboda and Geraldine Coxie; one great-granddaughter, Ava Marie DeClue.

She is survived by seven daughters, Cynthia Stahlman and husband Randy of Sullivan, Mary Beth Matthews and husband Edmond of St. Clair, Patty Turner and special friend Jim Melugin of St. Clair, Kathy Bell and husband Jed of Beaufort, Misty Gereau and husband Mike of St. Clair, Stacy Skaggs and husband Mike of St. Genevieve and Marya Cothern of St. Clair; two sisters, Cordilla Banderman of St. Clair and Maude Downey and husband Leroy of St. Clair; twelve grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; nieces; nephews; cousins; other relatives and many friends.