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Mary Farmer Obituary
Born: January 28, 1930; in Jacksonville, IL
Died: May 6, 2020; in Mokena; IL
Mary Elizabeth Farmer, nee Cosgriff, passed away peacefully in her home in Mokena, Illinois May 6, 2020 at age 90. She was born January 28, 1930 in Jacksonville, Illinois to William Raymond Cosgriff and Margaret Augusta (Gussie) Stouffe. She attended Our Saviour's and Routt Catholic Schools before completing Illinois Women's Business College. While working at Elliot State Bank she met her husband of 64 years, George Washington Farmer, and they married on October 10, 1955 at Our Saviour's. The family moved to Mokena in the late 1960s for George's work with Mobil Chemical. There Mary was a school librarian and sold Avon. She was active in St. Mary Mokena Catholic Church and School organizations and was an avid reader and loved doing crossword puzzles. The couple commuted to Central Illinois several times a year to stay close to their extended family and friends.
Mary has surviving children; Elizabeth Ann (Mark Petro), George Washington Jr. (Vallerie Camp), Kathryn Diane (Bruce DeChambre), and Randy Sue (Kenneth Idler). She has five grandchildren and one great grandchild, Nathan Kyle Buske, Amanda Christine Farmer, Shea Elizabeth Farmer Langebartels (Garrett), Eric Brian and Erin Marie Idler, and Augustine Wright "Gus" Langebartels. She is also survived by her brother Raymond Lee Cosgriff, two sisters, Joann Mansfield and Margaret Louise (Patrick) Clarke, and many cousins, nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews that she treasured.
She was proceeded in death by her parents, her sister Doris Jean (Norman) Joseph, her brothers James Theodore, and Gerald William, and her son-in-law John Corbett Pendergast Jr. (Kathryn).
The Midwest Mortuary Services in Mokena handled immediate arrangements. A memorial and burial will be scheduled later due to the current coronavirus restrictions. Services will be at St. Mary in Mokena and Our Saviour's in Jacksonville with burial at Our Saviour's Cemetery in Jacksonville. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Routt Education Foundation's Cosgriff Family Fund. Condolences may be left at https://www.midwestmortuary.com/obits
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Deborah Pitts
May 11, 2020
Mary Was An Amazing Woman The Time I Got To Care For Mary Was A Pleasure Knowing Mary Has Gone To Rest In God's Chest Lets Me Know I Did My Very Best To Give Her The Care She Needed. R. I. Heaven Mary. My Condolences To The Family. Deborah Pitts (Mary Farmer Caregiver).
Connie Stouffe-Schroeder
May 11, 2020
My deepest sympathy. John Stouffe, Aunt Gussies brother was my grandfather.
Tonda Stouffe
May 11, 2020
I just read Mary's obituary in the paper and see she is My Grandfather Stouffe's sister Gussie's daughter. I am sorry I did not get to know her and our family has been distanced. She looked like a very nice lady and I am very sorry for her family. I live in Jacksonville and have met some of the Cosgriff family over the years. Grandma and Grandpa Stouffe are both gone.
Diane Fleming
May 10, 2020
Mary was a great lady, fabulous mother and had love for all. Im so sorry for her passing, but know that she is in the hands of god and at peace. She will be remembered in my heart with joy. My deepest sympathy to her family.
Mimi Anderson
May 9, 2020
So sorry to hear about your mother. My thoughts are with the whole family.
Rob and Laurie Joseph
May 9, 2020
Heartfelt sympathies to you all. Aunt Mary will live on in our hearts . Her calls and stories, kindness and love. She will be truly missed. Love and prayers to you all.
Phyllis Staats
May 8, 2020
I loved my Aunt Mary. I always enjoyed visiting with her. She had a lot of good advice and wisdom to share. See you again, some day, Aunt Mary. You are loved and will be greatly missed!❤
Susan Farmer-Bye
May 8, 2020
My sympathy to all of you. I will
Always remember Aunt Marys smile and laugh. It is hard to loss a mom but She will always be in your hearts.
Delores (Dee ) Brunk Fair
May 8, 2020
Many Great Memories of Aunt Mary and Uncle George and their children when they lived in Jacksonville and we were young children Loved to hear Aunt Mary tell stories and her laugh and gave my sister and I change to go to the small store down the street and around the corner to buy some candy. She was such a Beautiful woman inside and out whether she was all dressed up or in her at home clothes. RIP Aunt Mary. Love you.
Beth Lahey
May 8, 2020
Mom, you were my biggest cheerleader and my sharpest critic. No one was ever as proud of my accomplishments as you. No one will be able to fill those shoes. I love you and miss you!
Mary Peterson
May 8, 2020
Our sympathy and prayers are for all of you. Mary Elizabeth will always be ever so close to each of you...she is right there in each of your hearts.
May God give you His strength and love now and in times ahead.
Love and prayers,
John & Mary Martha Peterson
Honey & Howard Rosenfeld
May 8, 2020
Deepest sympathy to the entire family
Randy Idler
May 8, 2020
Mom you will be missed, you were the brightest star among all the stars that shine. Life won't be the same
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