Mary Alice Brickey's Obituary
Mary Alice Brickey, 91, of Decatur, IL passed away peacefully at her residence with her family by her side, August 30, 2018.Mary was born May 19, 1927 in Cambridge City, IN, the daughter of William Samuel and Lillie (Walsh) Combs. She married Orville Brickey on March 22, 1947, in Charleston, IL.
She had worked as an assembler for GE and later as an assembler for Season All. After her retirement she volunteered for Decatur Memorial Hospital and St. Mary’s Hospital. She would also volunteer her time, campaigning for the Democratic Committee. She especially, enjoyed outings with her great granddaughter, Tess.
Surviving are her children, DeEtta Minix of Macon, IL, Pamela Rogers (Ron Hastings) of Clinton, IN, Martha Petrowsky (Martin King) of Monticello, IL, grandchildren, Angela Ross, Michele Tutterow (Ken), James Rogers (Anita), Sara Minix, Kindra Rogers (Jeff Pender), Robert Petrowsky; 13 great grandchildren, 6 great-great grandchildren; sister in law, Dorothy Brickey, Brother in law, Jim Bowling and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Orville; son Charles Brickey; siblings, Etta Marie Combs, Harlen Glenwood Combs, Edgar Joseph Combs, Henry Thomas Combs, Lester William Combs, Catherine Louise Zuniga, Leo Edward Walsh, Francis Ruth McElravy, Elizabeth Rardin, Anna Catherine Bowling; brother in law, Vernon Brickey and son in laws, David Petrowsky and Robert Minix.
Funeral service will be 11:00 AM, Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM. Burial will be 2:00 PM, following the service at Roselawn Cemetery in Charleston, IL.
Memorials: Alzheimer’s Foundation or DMH Hospice.
Condolences may be left to Mary’s family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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