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Kathryn Claypool Obituary
PEORIA - Kathryn L. (Maher) Claypool, 88, of Peoria passed away at 9:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 26, 2015, at Apostolic Christian Skylines Nursing Home.
Kathryn was born on Sept. 20, 1927, on a farm near Brimfield, Ill., the third daughter to the late Thomas L. Sr. and Elizabeth C. (Boozan) Maher. She married Keith C. Claypool on Oct. 3, 1970, at St. Joseph Church in Brimfield. He survives.
She is also survived by one sister, Rosemary (Cleo) Nollette of Kansas City, Mo.; 19 nieces and nephews; 31 great-nieces and -nephews; and several great-great-nieces and -nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her stepmother, Anna Irene (Naza) Maher; three sisters, Eileen (Maher) Burkitt and Betty and Anita Maher; one brother, Thomas L. Maher Jr.; and two nephews, Michael Maher and James Burkitt.
Kathryn attended grade school in a one-room school, Scotland Prairie Grade School, which was just north of Brimfield. She attended high school at Academy of Our Lady, where she graduated.
She was employed by CILCO (Ameren) as a secretary for nearly 26 years. She also worked several years at the Peoria Observer Papers and Multi-Ad Services.
After retiring, she and her husband enjoyed 24 winters in warm and sunny Arizona.
For many years of her life, Kathryn enjoyed participating with friends in card club activities. She also enjoyed participating in the CILCO bowling league, being with small children and babysitting, especially her young nieces and nephews. She had many avocations, including baking many kinds of cookies, crocheting afghans, working with counted cross-stitching and various craft items. Many of these and other activities produced much-appreciated gifts for friends and relatives, who also looked forward to her delicious Christmas candies and cookies. Additionally, cross-stitching produced lots of very nice framed wall hangings in her home.
A funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 30, 2015, at Resurrection Mausoleum Chapel. Father James Pallardy will officiate. Visitation will be one hour prior to the Mass at the chapel. Cremation rites have been accorded and entombment of ashes will be in Resurrection Mausoleum.
Wright & Salmon Mortuary is handling the arrangements.
Memorials may be made to St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Peoria or St. Joseph Catholic Church in Brimfield.
Friends may sign the online guestbook or send private condolences by logging onto www.wrightandsalmon.com.
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Bonnie Martens
October 29, 2015
To my uncle Keith, I am so very sorry to hear of Kate's passing. I wish I could be there for the services.I pray
for your strength to carry on.
mary ellen van buskirk
October 27, 2015
Keith I was so sad to learn of Kathryn death. Such a talented and wonderful
woman.She will be missed by so many both family and friends.
I would have come to the funeral Mass.. but I will be out of town helping my sister who fell and cracked her pelvis(in FL).
Sending my love and sympathy.
Mary Ellen Van Buskirk... Park Edge 104S
Diana Burkitt Daily
October 27, 2015
Sorry to hear that Aunt Kate has passed on. No more suffering. I remember going to Kates apt and making alot of Christmas cookies every year. She tough me alot about baking. Love to make them. Still do and always think of Kate and my mom Eileen Maher Burkitt. Until we meet again. Love you.
Mari DeJarnett
October 27, 2015
I will miss you Aunt Kate. I'm very sad that you are gone but my memories with you as I was growing up and going to craft shows with you I will always remember. I still have those beautiful Christmas cards and crafts that were so unique. They will be cherished. Love you and Uncle Keith.
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Michele Brewster
October 26, 2015
Uncle Keith, so sorry for the loss of your wife. Mom, so sorry for the loss of your sister. Mom, I am thankful that you and Dad were able to be there with Keith & Kate during her last days. And while we are mourning her loss we rejoice that she is no longer suffering and is with Our Lord. Many prayers during this difficult time.
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Michele
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