Mary E. Little's Obituary
Decatur – Mary E. Little, 79, of Decatur passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2013 in her home.
Mary was born May 14, 1934 in Lafayette, IN the daughter of William F. and Mary E. (Storck) Lannert. She was a retired vice-president of Striglos. She was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. She married Richard N. Little on May 16, 1953 in Lafayette, IN.
Surviving are her husband Richard N.; sons, Richard W. Little (Constance) of Peoria; Thomas P. Little (Linda) of Decatur; daughter, Mary A. Jenkins (Jeff) of Decatur; brother, John Lannert (Carol) of Daytona, FL; sister, Anne Dean (John) of Atlanta, GA; grandchildren, Daniel C. Little; Jessica A. Jenkins; Joshua R. Jenkins; Zachary T. Little (Christal); Amy C. Little; Benjamin J. Little (Lindsey); and Hannah R. Little.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Anthony G. Lannert and Rev. Maxim Lannert; two sisters, Catherine Bickett and Margaret Elkins.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11 AM Saturday, August 17, 2013 in Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church with Rev. Rick Weltin as celebrant. Visitation will be one hour before service in the church. Inurnment will be in Graceland Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church.
The family of Mary E. Little is being served by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Avenue, Decatur, IL. View the on line obituary and send condolences to the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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