Mary McPherson

Mary McPherson

Mary E. McPherson, 94, of Litchfield, IL passed away Thursday morning, November 19, 2015 at 9:48 A.M. at Heritage Health Therapy and Senior Care in Litchfield, IL.

Mary was born on October 27, 1921 in Hillsboro, IL, a daughter of James and Sarah Melvina (Vogel) McPherson.

Mary was a veteran of the United States Army serving as a Medic from 1943-1945 during WWII.

She had worked as a LPN at several different Veterans’ Hospitals including Chicago and Danville. She retired to Litchfield in 1981. Mary was an accomplished writer, having had three stories published in magazines. Mary was an avid gardener having vegetables and flower gardens.

Mary had a special love for music and she played the banjo, harmonica, and the ukulele. She also loved to bike, play softball, and go bowling.

Mary was a member of the Litchfield Kitchen Band years ago and was a member of Holy Family Parish in Litchfield.  

She is survived by her beloved Sheltie Dogs, Bonnie and Clyde & several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents and her dog, Laddie.

Mass of Christian Burial will be said Tuesday, November 24, at 10:00 A.M. at Holy Family Catholic Church in Litchfield. The Very Rev. James L. Neuman V.F. will preside.  Visitation will be held Tuesday from 8:00 A.M. until 9:45 A.M. at Litchfield Family Funeral Service in Litchfield, IL. Burial will commence at 2:00 P.M. at Camp Butler National Cemetery in Springfield, IL. Full military honors will be conducted by the Inter Veterans’ Burial Detail Squad of Sangamon County and the Funeral Honors Team.  The family suggests memorials to Holy Family Catholic Church or Adopt-A-Pet Shelter in Benld.

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