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Kathryn Sheary Obituary
February 1, 1959 - November 26, 2024
Kathryn Anne Sheary, 65, of Forsyth, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on November 26, 2024.
Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m., Monday, December 2, 2024, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m., Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Decatur, with Rev. Michael Friedel, Celebrant. Burial will follow in Graceland Cemetery.
Kathryn was born February 1, 1959, in Robinson, IL, the daughter of Thomas and Doris Anne (Woodard) Eden. She married John Sheary on January 12, 1991, in Decatur. Kathryn taught for many years in Maroa-Forsyth Schools and later became an assistant principal at MacArthur High School in Decatur. She enjoyed playing golf and gardening. Kathryn was passionate about giving back to her community, volunteering with the Junior Welfare Association and Susan G. Komen Walk in Decatur. She was an active member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church and volunteered with Gifted at the church.
Surviving are her husband of 33 years, John Sheary; father, Thomas Eden; children: Leslie Sheary, Jacob (Samantha) Sheary and Kiersten (Brock) Baer; grandchildren: Scottie, McKenna, Laela and Nyomi; sisters: Julie (Dan) Wortman, Brenda Eden; and brother, Rick Eden.
Kathryn was preceded in death by her mother and a daughter, Anne Marie.
Condolences and memories may be shared with the family in care of Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes at www.brintlingerandearl.com.
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Brenda
December 7, 2024
Miss you sis. Rest in peace & enjoy the riches of heaven!
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