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1913

DIED

2014

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Mary Langmeyer Obituary

Mary Langmeyer

Mary J. Langmeyer, nee Dittmer, 101, of New Athens, Ill., born May 22, 1913, in Mendon, Ill., passed away Sunday, August 10, 2014, at The New Athens Home for the Aged in New Athens, Ill.

In 1940, Mary and husband built Peacock Site Tavern in rural New Athens which she operated until she sold the business in 1981. She was an excellent cook and will always remembered for her delicious fried chicken, fish, and homemade ravioli. After several years of retirement, Mary returned to cook for the new owners from approximately 1986 to 1996.

Mary lived independently until 2007, when she chose to move to the New Athens Home for the Aged. She was very active. She loved to read, work puzzles, quilt and watch Cardinals games.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Langmeyer, who died Nov. 10, 1966; her parents; Bernhardt and Mary, nee Hornecker, Dittmer; her sisters, Mabel and Clara; her brothers, Walter, Benjamin and Henry Dittmer; and a nephew.

She is survived by her nephew, Leland Miller, and a niece, Marilyn Griffin, both of Quincy, Ill.; great nieces and nephews, as well as many friends.

Memorials may be made to the New Athens Home for the Aged. Condolences may be left online at: www.heilschuessler.com.



Funeral: A Memorial Service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, August 14, 2014, in the chapel at the New Athens Home for the Aged, 203 South Johnson St., New Athens, Ill., with the Rev. John Lukomski officiating.

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Published by Belleville News-Democrat on Aug. 13, 2014.
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Dining out at Peacock Site was always a special treat for our family, as was Mary's wonderful cooking. Her presence there was not limited to the kitchen as she would always come out to the dining room to visit with her patrons. Very sweet lady!!! Heaven has surely been blessed in receiving Mary.

Susie (Loesche) Becherer

August 25, 2014

Mom and Dad would take our family to Peacock Site sevral times a year for THE best fried chicken ever!!! God bless you Mary, for giving us great food and gentle memories.

Paul Nuernberger

August 13, 2014

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