Mary Elizabeth (Rich) Hebenstreit's Obituary
Mary Elizabeth (Rich) Hebenstreit, 65, of Decatur, passed away Friday, October 9, 2015, in her home with her family by her side.
Mary was born April 21, 1950 in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Raymond William and Mary Louise (Molohon) Rich. She graduated from MacArthur High School in Decatur. Mary was an avid book reader. She loved cooking, and spending quality time with her family. She will be dearly missed.
Mary leaves behind her special friend, Larry Lourash of Decatur; sons, Mark (Annette) Hebenstreit of Decatur; Shaun Hebenstreit of Decatur; daughters, Jeanne Rogers of Louisville, KY; Amy (Dave) Powell of Decatur; brothers, Mark (Diana) Rich of Decatur; Tom (Judy) Rich of Decatur; Tim (Athena) Rich of Decatur; sisters, Teresa (Dale) Mathews of Decatur; Maria Zientara of Decatur; Monica (Jerry) Ray of Indiana; and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents; sister, Melissa Sutton; and one grandchild.
A graveside service to celebrate Mary’s life will be 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, October 14, 2015 in Union Cemetery in Oreana, IL. Visitation will be from 10-11 a.m. Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home and will conclude with a “Flight Home” ceremony. Memorials in memory of Mary may be made to the family.
The family of Mary Elizabeth (Rich) Hebenstreit is being served by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Avenue, Decatur, IL. View the online obituary and send condolences to the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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