Mary Jane Tangney's Obituary
Mary Jane Tangney, 99, of Decatur, IL, passed away October 2, 2019 at Taylorville Care Center.
Jane was born September 15, 1920, in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Joseph Rex and Helen Marguerite (Kossieck) Hornback. She married Edwin Morenz on February 22, 1942, in Decatur, IL. He preceded her in death on June of 1945. She later married Laurence Tangney, Jr. on July 11, 1948 in Decatur, IL. He preceded her in death on June 28, 1979.
Jane was a 1937 graduate of Decatur High School. She served as an administrative clerk for Decatur Memorial Hospital. She was a member of First Evangelical Lutheran Church. She also served with the Kiwanniannes and was a member of the American Business Womens Association.
During her leisure time she enjoyed quilting and traveling. She was a member of the Ladies Guild at her church.
Surviving are her children, Judith Moore of Effingham, IL, Carol Griesbaum (Bill Douglas) of Effingham, Mary Ann Klump (Dennis) of Taylorville, IL, Dennis Tangney (Roxy) of Decatur, IL, Susan McNally (Mike Johnson) of Geneva, IL; grandchildren, Joseph Moore, Douglas Moore, Deborah Rosenkranz, Laura Carta, Lisa Strullmyer, Libby Moeller, Leslie Probst, Brandi Holtzscher, Brooke Ragan; and nineteen great-grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by her parents; sister, Beverly Chenoweth; and sons-in-law, Joseph Moore and Joseph Griesbaum.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Monday, October 7, 2019 at Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the funeral home. Burial will be at Graceland Cemetery.
Memorials: First Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Condolences may be left to Mary Jane’s family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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