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Mary Grigsby Obituary
Mary
Ellen Grigsby
RIVERTON - Mary Ellen Grigsby, 72, of Riverton, died at 5:10 p.m. on Monday, August 29, 2011 at St. John's Hospital. She was born December 16, 1938 in Springfield to Anton W. and Irene P. Graham Valenti. She married Ralph L. Grigsby on December 17, 1955 at Sts. Peter and Paul's Church and he survives.
Mary is also survived by one daughter, Vickie (Gale) Lee of Riverton; two sons, Tony (Anne) Grigsby of Phelan, CA and Tim (Sandra) Grigsby of Riverton, IL; one sister; Pat (Harry) Cowan of Athens, IL; two brothers, Mick (Nanette) Valenti of Springfield and Terry Valenti of Divernon; eight grandchildren, Whitney (Jake), Mary Scarlett, Dalton, Dillan, Jeremy, Jake, Mikaylee and William; one great-granddaughter, Addelyn and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
She is preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Antoniette Parks.
Mary was a member of St. James Church in Riverton. She spent many hours praying for her family and friends and even strangers, and was very devoted to the Lord. She enjoyed spending time with and cooking for her family. She enjoyed playing cards. She was a Homemaker and formerly worked at the Marine Corp. Base in CA and at St. Frances Convent.
Visitation: 4-7 p.m., Thursday, September 1, 2011 at Staab Funeral Home with a prayer service at 4 p.m.
Lie-In-State: 8:30-9:00 a.m. Friday, September 2, 2011 at St. James Church in Riverton.
Funeral Mass: 9 a.m., Friday, September 2, 2011 at St. James Church in Riverton with Reverend Joe Ring officiating. Burial will be in Camp Butler Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude's Hospital for Children.
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for Mary Grigsby
Brian Fry
September 1, 2011
Tim and family,
Very sorry to hear of your loss. Her prayers for others were surely answered as she was blessed with a wonderful family. You are all in our thoughts,
Stefanie (wrest) Robinson
September 1, 2011
Ralph and Family we are so sorry for your loss,Mary Ellen is such a special woman and she will be greatly missed!
Love to all,
Stefanie and Brenda Wrest
Karen Olive
September 1, 2011
Vickie and Scarlett, so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Joni Marsh
August 31, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss. May you find peace and comfort in each other during this time. Rob, Tyler and my thoughts and prayers will be will all of you.
Joni Jordan Marsh
PAT & CLARENCE BAKER
August 31, 2011
Ralph and family,So sorry to here about Mary Ellen. Prayers for the family and all that new her,
Tammy (Wheaton) Nichols
August 31, 2011
Thinking of your family during this difficult time. I remember visiting your house, as a kid, with mom and Al (Carol and Bub). Praying you will be comforted by happy memories. She was a sweetheart.
Pete Harrington
August 31, 2011
Ralph and Family,
We have so many good memories with you all, especially Mary Ellen. We will keep all of you in our hearts and prayers.
Pete and Melinda Harrington
Br. Jack Knight and Jan Rigney
August 31, 2011
Brother Knght, jack and I are so sorry for your loss, If there is anything you need please feel free to call us, We are just a phone call away, 217-622-1061. Again, please accept our deepest sympathy.
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