Mary Catherine Morgan's Obituary
Decatur-Mary Catherine Morgan, of Arcata, California formerly of Decatur, passed away March 27, 2014 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Arcata.
Mary Catherine was born May 13, 1925 in Lake Fork, Illinois, the daughter of Herbert and Bertha Parks. She married Howard G. Morgan in 1948. He preceded her in death April 12, 1978.
Mary Catherine was employed by the City of Decatur Water Department for fifteen years then retired to raise her family.
Surviving are her daughters Carole (Jacob) Punnamkuzhyil of Arcata and Cathy (Ron) Hayden of Martinsville. Mary Catherine, also known fondly as “Petie” leaves to cherish her sisters Mary Szymkoski, Ethel Haebich, and Patty (William) Hoffmann all of Decatur, Margaret Parks of Quicny, Jayne (Pete) Hanes of Mt. Zion and brother Jim (Cheryl) Parks of Decatur.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, sister Virginia, and brothers Bill, Bob, Joseph, and Dick.
Funeral liturgy to celebrate Mary’s life will be 11 a.m. Saturday, August 2, 2014 at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 2160 N Edward St, Decatur. Visitation will be for one hour prior the services at the church. Burial will be in Fairlawn Cemetery.
The family of Mary Catherine Morgan is being served by the Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Ave. Decatur, IL. Please view the online obituary, send condolences, and share memories at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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