Photo courtesy of Markwell Funeral Home - Casey
Aug 22, 1924 - Apr 14, 2019
Mary Dillier was an elegant and charming lady. I never would have asked but always believed her age was over a decade younger than my Mom. I now know she put one over on me. When the kids were young ,she made trooping around with them look like a breeze. My heart goes out to Betsy, her brothers and their families. I feel like we have lost one of the " Fashionably great names " of the town.
Priscilla 'PK' Johnson
April 20, 2019 | Casey, IL | Friend
Betsy, I never remember meeting your mom but loved the stories. Sincerest condolences to you and the whole family.
Dee Schmidt
April 18, 2019 | Sarasota, FL | Friend
Betsy and all, oh, how I have such fond memories of your mother when we were growing up. She was always so kind to us kids. I remember being in the yellow Cadillac with Betsy and her and we stopped to get gas.They told us President Kennedy had been shot. I remember the player piano in the living room. I loved that thing and bought one for myself years ago. I remember her taking us out to the dairy bar in west part of town and us sitting at your house and eating supper. I also remember when...
Charlotte Howe
April 17, 2019 | Centralia, IL | Friend
Betsy, Your mother was a close friend of my mother (Sally Hires) for many years. I remember your mother as a serene and classy women, with great taste. My mother spoke of her often. Prayers and thoughts.
Jim Hires
April 17, 2019 | Champaign, IL | Friend
So sorry to hear of Mary's passing. I spoke to her over the phone regarding the Fasig History. In which she had much information for me. She is the last of Edgar Fasig's children. I never made it down to Casey to visit with her and for that I will always regret. May your memories of her give you comfort at this time. We were half 1st cousins,once removed.
Phyllis Snider
April 17, 2019 | Tilton, IL
Betsy, I know it is not easy to lose a loved one especially a parent. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Dale and Donna Beccue Busch
Donna Busch
April 16, 2019 | Terre Haute, IN
I never had the pleasure of meeting Mary, but I am proud to say I am a friend of her son, Mark. Mary must have been an amazing women to raise such a good, caring and generous man. My sincere condolences to the family.
Pamela Creager
April 16, 2019 | East Peoria, IL | Friend
We always enjoyed visiting with Mary. Her house was decorated beautifully at Christmas!!!
Clinton & Karen Smith
April 16, 2019 | Effingham, IL | Friend
Prayers for Mary's Family and Friends.
Penny Shiels
April 15, 2019 | Hot Springs, AR | Friend
Mary E. Dillier of Casey, Il passed away Sunday, April 14, in Urbana Illinois after a brief illness. She was born August 22, 1924 in Martinsville, Il to Edgar and Nellie (Ennis) Fasig.
Mary spent all of her adult years in Casey claiming it was the best place a person could live, trying to convince her children to stay close.
She married Walter Dillier in 1949 and together they had six children.
She was preceded by her husband Walt in 1987, an infant son Walter Lee, eighteen month old daughter, Joyce Ann, and twenty four year old son Steven Lee.
She is survived by a daughter, Betsy (Max) Mitchell of Champaign, Il., two sons, Mark (Mark Seei) both of Palm Springs, Ca. and Joe (Halina) of Bloomington, Il., grandchildren, Erin Mitchell (Ryan Martinson) of Champaign, Drew Mitchell of Casey, and Joseph Dillier, attending U of I in Champaign and great grandchildren, Jules and Maddie both of Champaign.
Mary enjoyed farm life, sponsoring a men’s softball team (Dillier Oil) for several years. She also funded a scholarship program at Lake Land College in Mattoon in her son Steven’s name helping numerous local students attend college over the years. A proud lady never telling her age until recent, “just let them wonder” she would say.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at Markwell Funeral Home. A private memorium will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Casey VFW, 300 S. Central Ave., Casey, IL 62420.
“The only measure of your words and your worth, will be the love you leave behind when you’re gone”. (unknown author)
To view the full obituary or send a condolence message, visit www.markwellfuneralhome.com. Markwell Funeral Home, 200 N. Central Ave., Casey, IL is in charge of the arrangements.
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