Katherine Mary Wainscott's Obituary
Decatur- Katherine Mary Wainscott, 92, of Decatur, passed away Monday, May 7, 2012, in St. Mary’s Hospital.
Concelebrated Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 am Monday, May 14, 2012 , in St. Patrick Catholic Church with Rev. John Burnette and Rev. Jeff Grant as celebrants. Visitation will be one hour prior to service in the church. Burial will be in Macon County Memorial Park. Memorials are suggested to St. Patrick’s Church and/ or School.
Katherine was born February 8, 1920, in Gillespie, Illinois the daughter of Robert and Amelia Bartolino Richards. She was a member of St. Patrick’s Church, and an avid bridge player. She was a long time member of the St. Mary’s Auxiliary and volunteered at St. Patrick’s School. She married Melvin G. “Scotty” Wainscott on June 25, 1940, in St. Louis, Missouri.
She is survived by her son: Joe Stacey Wainscott of Indianapolis, Indiana; and daughter, Bev Jim Johnson of Omaha, Nebraska, seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and two brothers.
The family of Mary will be available for friends on Sunday, May 13, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Imboden Gardens, 185 W. Imboden Dr.
The family of Katherine is being served by Moran & Goebel Funeral Home. Online condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.moranandgoebel.com.
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