Mary Ann Schell's Obituary
Mary Ann Schell, 81, of Decatur passed away Sunday March 3, 2013 in her home with her family by her side.
Mary Ann was born on April 13, 1931 in Galesburg, IL the daughter of Fritz Kraus and Mary (Schepke) Williams . She was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church. She married Ralph Charles Schell on August 8, 1951 in Lincoln, IL. He preceded her in death on May 8, 2002.
Surviving are her son James Schell (Julia) of Clinton; daughter, Sandy Leeds of Decatur; brother, Larry Williams (Barbara) of Bartonville, IL; sister, Claire Hutchinson (Lonnie) of Peoria, IL; 4 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, daughter, Merril Shull, and brother Fred Kraus.
Funeral Liturgy will be 10 AM Thursday, March 7, 2013 in Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be 5-7 PM Wednesday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Love at First Sight Pet Adoption Center.
The family of Mary Ann Schell 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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