Mary Louise Covey's Obituary
Mary Louise Covey, 61, of Decatur, died Friday, September 25, 2009 in Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Mary was born December 29, 1947, in Decatur, the daughter of John and Ramona Saterlee Sheets. A member of the Lutheran faith, Mary operated her own business and residential cleaning service. A mother of six children and grandmother to 14, Mary loved to cook. She married Kenneth L. Covey December 31, 1985.
Surviving is her husband, Ken of Decatur; children: Christy husband, Jeff Rickman, and Heather husband, Gavin McKee of Cerro Gordo, Tammy Gant, Shane Gant and Shawn Gant of Decatur, Jerried wife, Tyeshia Gant of N. Mankato, MN; sisters: Vickie husband, Richard Urbanowitz of WI, Jackie husband, Harold Swain of Mt. Zion; brother, Rodney wife, Angie Gant of Moweaqua; 14 grandchildren, twin granddaughters due in December; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 pm Monday, September 28, 2009 at the Moran & Goebel Funeral Home. Funeral service: 11 am, Tuesday, September 29, 2009 in the funeral home. Interment will be in Graceland Cemetery.
Our “Mam” will be deeply missed!
The family of Mary Louise Covey is being served by the Moran & Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2801 N. Monroe St. Decatur, IL 62526.
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