Mary-Cosner-Obituary

Mary Cosner

Virginia, Illinois

1927 - 2013

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Mary "Coz" Cosner, 86, of Carlinville, passed away Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013, at Walker Nursing Home in Virginia.Mary was born Jan. 12, 1927 in Cass County, the daughter of Thomas and Catherine Drinkwater Cosner. She graduated from Ashland High School in 1945 and Blackburn College in 1949. Mary...

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Aunt Mary was the most influential early role model I had growing up. She taught me that I could accomplish anything I set out to do. She enabled my early love for reading by giving me a book every year for Christmas, and I still have every book she gave me. She was a great woman and I will miss her greatly. She would come to the Childrens' Home every Sunday and take me and my brothers, Steve and Dave out on some exciting excursion - the St. Louis airport, Lewis & Clark state park, the lock...

Coz was a most beloved mentor whom I will miss very much. There was nothing she didn't know about or wouldn't do for any Blackburn student during her tenure as Registrar. She was wonderful and kind woman. My thoughts and prayers to her family.

Coz was always a truly classy lady. Her chocolate chip cookies were the best! Rest well, Mrs. Cosner, you've earned it. - Harriet Engle, Blackburn '87

My condolences to the Cosner family. Cos was a friendly face to everyone on the Blackburn campus. May she rest in peace.

As a Blackburn graduate Cos, was so special. blessings to her family . Rev Brad Palmer

Sympathy to the Cosner family. We had the pleasure of her company on a few occasions at John and Eleanors,she will be missed. Jeff and Debby Degeal

My heart goes out to John, Eleanor, Jeff, Pam & Ang. Loving thoughts and prayers to you all. Jenine Thornley