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Mary DeVos Obituary

EAST PEORIA - Mary K. DeVos, 68, of East Peoria died at 1:38 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, 2013, at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

She was born on Jan. 25, 1945, in Rushville, Ill., to Challis and Virginia Taylor Warrington. She married Dan DeVos on Aug. 29, 1964, in Peoria. He survives.

Also surviving are her three children, Danelle (Steve) Reeves, Todd DeVos and Mike (Karey) DeVos, all of East Peoria; one sister, Sara Russell of Peoria; one brother, Larry (Judy) Warrington of Canton; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents and brother-in-law, Ernie Russell.

Mary worked as a certified nurses aide and was an activity director at Morton Terrace for 20 years. She also worked at OSF St. Clare Home in Peoria. She was always willing to help and care for others.

She was a Chicago Cubs fan and Los Angeles Dodgers fan and enjoyed bowling, fishing and shopping at garage sales and thrift shops.

A funeral service will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013, at Deiters Funeral Home and Crematory in East Peoria. Pastor John Bunch will officiate. Visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Cremation rites will be accorded following the service.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association.

Mary's memorial website is available at www.deitersfuneralhome.com, where condolences may also be sent to the family.

Published by Peoria Journal Star on Nov. 16, 2013.
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Mary was a kind and giving person.We need many more of these folks today more than ever.

Candice Best

Family

November 10, 2020

I am so sorry to learn of Mary's passing today. God bless and keep you during this difficult time.
Our loved ones never leave us, they remain in our hearts forever.
With Heartfelt Sympathy

Angela Herold Molleck

November 23, 2013

Mary,
You will be missed!! I'm going to miss
our phone conversations most of all!! R.I.P. dear lady!!!

Judy Warrington

November 18, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with Mary's family.

Gary Weiman

November 17, 2013

Our condolences to Danny, Danelle, Todd, Mike & other family. Mary will truly be missed.

Becci & Nick

November 16, 2013

Condolences to you all.We are so glad we had that visit in October.Mary was very loving and friendly to all and ready to help out in any way.My Mom who is 91 years old remembers visiting Mary and Danny when they lived in the trailer.She made Mom very welcome.Im sure this spirit will live on in her family.God bless.
Love Candice and Keith

November 16, 2013

Dan, so sorry to hear of your loss. Mary will be missed in this neighborhood.I pray for comfort for you, Tinker, and family.

Joyce Delaney

November 16, 2013

Dan and family, I'm so sorry to hear about Mary. She was always alot of fun. I remember her in grade school and high school. May you find peace by reliving the wonderful memories of Mary. With sincere sympathy, Sally (Thome) Dixon

November 16, 2013

I'm so sorry for your family's loss.

Elexsis Clatt

November 16, 2013

My condolences to the family. Sending prayers of peace and comfort to your hearts.

Sandra Perry

November 16, 2013

With heart felt symphony, I'm so sorry for your loss. It was so sweet of you and Steve to attend our mothers service with your own Mother very ill. I will pray for peace and strength for you and Steve and the rest of your family.
Jackie Montgomery

November 16, 2013

I am sorry for your loss my god be with you and your family in this very sad time. God guide them through and pick them up where they need to be picked up Amen.

maria banks

November 16, 2013

My heartfelt sympathy and prayers go out to you, Dan, children, Sara, and Larry. Mary and I were friends from Pleasant Hill, Limestone, and early in our motherhoods with Dan & Bobby often in the foursome. She was quite the little lady, always upbeat and ready for the next adventure. May you find peace in her passing with the memories.

Joyce (White) Needham

November 16, 2013

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