She was born October 5, 1928 in Viola, to Bert and Marie (Jordan)
Mack. She married Maurice L. Conner on
May 17, 1947 in Viola. He preceded her
in death on July 8, 1995.
She is survived by two children, Tom (Linda) Conner of Channahon and
Kathy (John) Barra of Pekin; one son-in-law, Francis Mazza of Flagstaff, AZ;
two brothers, Gerry (Phyllis) Mack of Yuma, AZ and Jim (Penny) Mack of Colorado
Springs, CO; one sister, Jeannie Mack of Denver, CO; six grandchildren, seven
great-grandchildren, and her special foreign exchange student, Tereza Barreto.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one daughter, Maureen Mazza;
and one brother, Tom Mack.
Mary Lou worked for Illinois Bell for 21 years, retiring in 1984. She was a member of the Canton Elks Lodge and
St. Mary’s Altar & Rosary Society, and a former member of the Canton
Country Club. She was an active bridge
player in 3 local bridge clubs and volunteered for the Meals on Wheels program.
Cremation rites have been accorded.
A memorial mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 3, 2015
at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church in Canton, where visitation will be held
one hour prior to services. Burial will
be at St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery in Canton. Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery. Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton is in charge
of arrangements.
To leave online condolences, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com
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