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Mary Stenger Obituary
KICKAPOO - Mary Ann Stenger, 83, of Kickapoo, Ill., passed away peacefully at 1:56 p.m. Monday, March 16, 2015, at her home, surrounded by her loved ones.
She was born Feb. 10, 1932, in Peoria to Joseph and Stella (Wissing) Rahn. She married Raymond Stenger on May 24, 1952, in Kickapoo, Ill. He survives.
Also surviving are one son, John (Cathy) Stenger of Peoria; and five daughters, Cathy (Tony) Sherlock of Kickapoo, Pat (Dave) Jones of Elmwood, Ill., Debbie (Norman) Lock of Peoria, Brenda (Randy) Rundle of East Peoria and Mary (Dave) Cantrall of Goodfield, Ill. She had 13 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren, with two on the way. Also surviving are one brother, Bob Rahn of Kickapoo; and one sister, Helen Meyer of Bartonville.
She was preceded in death by her parents; three children, Theresa, Thomas and David; and one brother, Leo Rahn.
Mary was a member of St. Mary's Parish of Kickapoo, where she was involved in the Altar & Rosary Society. She was also a member of the Red Hat Society and card club.
Her greatest joys were taking care of her grandchildren, working in the garden, watching her hummingbirds and weekend trips with her daughters. She enjoyed many crappie fishing trips with her husband where they both shared their love for fishing.
Visitation was held from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 18, 2015, at St. Mary's Parish hall in Kickapoo, Ill., with a Scripture service at 4:15 p.m. An additional visitation will be from 10 a.m. until time of funeral service at 10:30 a.m. today, March 19, 2015, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Kickapoo, Ill. Father David Heinz will officiate and burial will follow in St. Patrick's Cemetery in Kickapoo, Ill.
Memorials in Mary's memory may be made to St. Mary's Parish of Kickapoo.
A special thank you to UnityPoint Health-Methodist Hospice, especially Mae and Sharon and Cheryl and Andreana, for the wonderful care they gave.
Friends may sign the online guest book or send private condolences by logging on to www.wrightandsalmon. com.
Funeral arrangements have been made under the direction and care of Wright and Salmon Mortuary.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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March 22, 2015
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers for your family,
Sincerely,
The Richard Schaub family
Janis Wilkins
March 20, 2015
John, Cathy, Heidi, Jamie, Kyle and family you are in our prayers. It was a pleasure knowing her. Love Janis Wilkins and Bruce Castor
Cathy McConnell
March 18, 2015
Keeping all of you in my prayers especially in the coming days. Take care and I know your Mom's love will continue through each of you.
Tammy Neys
March 17, 2015
Rest in Peace Aunt Mary! Until we meet again!
Honored to call you my Aunt . Love you! Tammy
PaulieJoe Heinz
March 17, 2015
So sorry for your loss
Pattie (DuBois) Weaver
March 17, 2015
My thoughts & prayers are going out to the entire family. Mrs Stenger was always compassionate & kind to all in the community, always concerned of others before herself. She lived her life in our Lord's footprints.
May the sadness in your hearts, be lightened by the love that surrounds you.
In sympathy & prayer,
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