Mary Henry Obituary
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Rita was an avid sports fan, especially the Chicago Cubs. She loved her dogs, traveling, growing up on a farm, spending holidays with her loved ones, but above all she loved being a mother, sister and aunt.
Survivors include her children, Angelina Henry and Armani Henry; her siblings, Donna (Robert) Henderson, Dianna (Keith) Kleindl; nieces and nephews, Jennie (Kate), Angie (Aaron), Chris, Kim (Javier), Karolyn, Justin; several great nieces and nephews, and other extended family and friends.
Rita is preceded in death by her parents Lyle and Alberta Henry; her aunt, Vi; her brother, Walter (Flip).
A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, September 12, 2025 at the Nash-Nelson Funeral Home, 1001 E. Garfield St, Waterman, IL. Interment will follow in Saint James Calvary Cemetery, Lee, IL.
Friends may visit from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM on Thursday, September 11, 2025 at the Nash-Nelson Funeral Home, 1001 E. Garfield St, Waterman, IL.
Arrangements by Nelson Funeral Homes & Crematory, www.NelsonFuneralHomes.com or 815-264-3362.
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