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1938
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2020
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Mary Homer Obituary
Springfield, IL—Mary Ann (Dodd) Homer, 81, formerly of Dawson, passed away at 3:20 p.m. on Tuesday, April 14, 2020, in Springfield.
She was born on September 10, 1938, in Springfield, IL, the daughter of William E. Dodd and Helen B. (Banzin) Gestautas. She married Albert T. Homer on July 2, 1983, in Mechanicsburg; he preceded her in death on March 28, 1998.
Mary retired from Springfield Bell Telephone. She liked to bake, especially pies, flowers, travel, gamble, spend time with family, and watching her sons, Rick (Elvis Himselvis) and Randy perform in the theatre. She was a member of the Lithuanian-American Club.
She was also preceded in death by her parents; niece, Jamie Gilmore; special friend, James Homer; grandson, Michael Smith; and step-sons, Albert T. "Butch" Homer Jr. and John Homer.
Mary is survived by her three sons, Richard "Rick" Dunham, Randy Dunham, and Rodney Dunham, all of Springfield, IL; sister, Paula H. Gilmore of Houston, TX; granddaughters, Chloee A. Dunham (fiancé, Mark Harsha) of Montgomery, AL and Darby (husband, A.J.) Brock of Egan, MN; step-daughters, Kathy Smith, Debbie Homer and Christine Homer; niece, Cindy Barnes (husband, Adam) of Houston, TX; several step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren; and many cousins.
Private graveside ceremony will be held at Calvary Cemetery.
The family will host a Celebration of Life at a later date.
The family of Mary Ann (Dodd) Homer is being served by Butler Funeral Home-Springfield, 900 S. 6th St., Springfield.
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Paula gilmore
April 19, 2020
My sister Moore like my mother will miss her so much
Vidute and Kazys Totoraitis
April 19, 2020
Our heart felt condolence. So sorry to hear about your loss.
Sharon Dodd/VanDyke
April 19, 2020
Rick.. Rodney.. Randy..I am so very sorry for your loss... What a loving and caring Lady yor Mom was.. Gone but never forgotten, forever Loved.. I am glad she will never feel Pain and suffering again.. SLEEP IN HEAVENLY PEACE SWEET LADY!!!
Betsy & Joe Banzen
April 18, 2020
So sorry for the loss of your mother.
Art & Jan Gowin
April 18, 2020
So sorry for the loss of your mother. Our friendship goes back many years and know that it will leave you with good memories, but still you are never ready for the heartbreak it brings. Our prayers are with each of you and may God give you comfort at this time. She leaves us with fond memories.
David Harris
April 17, 2020
i worked with Mary at 529 S 7th I remember her always planning trips to vegas and 1 of her sons had a great dane she was always telling us stories about that dog IM so sorry for your loss
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