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Mary Nichols was one of the sweetest and most supportive people I had even known. I still have a knit Cross and case she made in bulk for a weight loss group that needed money. She and Everett worked tirelessly to keep the Casey Bowl going strong. And, Mary made a great burger and fries. Even in her late years she was too busy caring for her sister to have time for a coffee break. We had lost a great spirit and a fun gal who truly cared about the people in her community. My condolences go...

Priscilla ' PK' Johnson

April 19, 2019 | Casey, IL | Friend

Nana was a sweet, loving person, always so proud of her kids and grandkids (and great grandkids!). I loved visiting her Casey house when I was a kid--sneaking some of her Harlequin romances, playing with her Avon bottles, sleeping in the living room and listening to trains rolling by. I have fond memories of playing at the bowling alley, too. She was always so interested in what we were doing. She was so supportive and encouraging of my writing. She'd end every phone call with, "I'm so proud...

Katrina Kittle

April 19, 2019 | Springboro, OH | Grandchild

Mary was such a friend to me while I lived across the street from her many years ago. And when we would meet up again we'd start right up where we had left off. She was a gentle and giving lady who will be missed but Heaven has gained an angel.
Brenda (Shull) Summerville

Brenda Summerville

April 18, 2019 | Chatham, IL | Friend

Carolee and all, Just wanted to let you know your in my thoughts and prayers. In also thought your mo was so nice. I remember hanging out at your house on Washington Street.

Charlotte Howe

April 17, 2019 | Centralia, IL | Friend

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Kevin Strange

April 16, 2019 | Hilo, HI | Family

A very nice and kind aunt who I loved visiting with at the cousin reunion several years ago. The last aunt on my Dad's side of the family.

Jantha (Jan) Smith

April 16, 2019 | Cerro Gordo, IL | Family

This is my Nana, Mary Annette Hobson, on the day she married Robert J. Strange, August 2, 1942. She was a beauty!

I wanted to share this photo of Nana (Mary Annette) on her wedding day in 1942. Wasn't she beautiful? She was a wonderful grandmother, and called me on my birthday almost every year despite it being long distance. As a kid, I always loved visiting her house and the big family gatherings we would have there. And hanging out at the Casey Bowling Alley was such fun! Rest in Peace, Nana ... I hope you are having a joyous reunion with your three children and others that went before you ...

Monica Schiffler

April 15, 2019 | DAYTON, OH | Grandchild

Mary was A Very Sweet Lady! I was her neighbor when I lived at the Buckeye Apts. We had some Great Visits and she Loved showing me her Family Pictures! She was so Sweet and Thoughtful with my Little Granddaughter Bay! Mary was a Wonderful Person Ill never forget! Prayers to The Family. Connie Kusterman

Connie Kusterman

April 15, 2019 | Casey, IL | Neighbor

Nana always had a smile on her face. She had such a gentle and sweet spirit. We will miss you, Nana.

Anne Bubnick

April 15, 2019 | New Palestine, IN | Grandchild

Mary Annette's Obituary

Mary Annette Nichols, age 92, of Casey, IL passed away at 9 a.m. on Sunday, April 14, 2019 at Heartland Nursing Center, Casey, IL. She was born February 20, 1927 in Anderson, IN, the daughter of Leo R. Hobson and Emily Baker Hobson. In 1942 she married Robert Strange, he passed away in 1957. She then married Everett Wood in 1959, he passed away in 1976. In 1984 she married Charles Nichols, he passed away in 1998.

Survivors include her sons, James R. Strange (Linda) of Altamont, IL and Jon Strange (Diane) of Klamath Falls, OR; daughters, Beverly Jean Kittle (Butch) of Dayton, OH; Lynn Whitacre (Don) of Casey, IL and Carolee Bailey (Victor) of Naples, FL; son in law, Steve Bailey of Paris, IL; daughter in law, Peggy Strange of Kankakee, IL; stepdaughter, Charlene Whitling (George) of Oakland, IL; twenty grandchildren and thirty great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands, Robert Strange, Everett Wood and Charles Nichols; son, Ronald L. Strange; daughter, Emily Bailey; infant son, Thomas Franklin Strange and sisters, Betty Hobson and Carolyn Messina.

Mary was a homemaker and worked in home care. She managed the Casey Bowling Alley for many years. Mary was an avid reader and enjoyed plants, flowers and gardening. She was a faithful member of the Casey First Baptist Church.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Friday, April 19, 2019 at Markwell Funeral Home with Rev. Jon McDonald officiating. Burial will follow in Casey Cumberland Cemetery, Casey, IL. Visitation will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. prior to the service on Friday at Markwell Funeral Home, 200 N. Central Ave., Casey, IL.

Memorial donations may be made to Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, 230 East Ohio Street, Suite 500, Chicago, IL 60611 or Casey First Baptist Church, PO Box 187, Casey, IL 62420.

To view the full obituary, send a condolence message, light a candle or post photos, visit www.markwellfuneralhome.com. Markwell Funeral Home of Casey, IL is in charge of the arrangements.

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