Mary H. McNamara's Obituary
Mary H. Creamer McNamara, 95, of Decatur passed away at 9:30 pm on Sunday November 20, 2005 in Manor Care Nursing Home.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 12 noon Wednesday November 23, 2005 in St. Patrick Catholic Church with Rev. Jeffrey Grant celebrating. Visitation will one hour preceding services in the church. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Moran & Goebel Funeral Home is assisting the McNamara family with these arrangements.
Mrs. McNamara was born November 19, 1910 in Assumption, Illinois the daughter of Joseph and Catherine Creamer. She graduated from Assumption High School in 1928. On June 30, 1936, she married Joseph Downing McNamara of Decatur, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Assumption, IL.
Survivors include her son, Michael Patrick McNamara wife, Martha of Decatur; daughter in law Connie McNamara late husband, Joseph Jeremiah McNamara of Champaign; sister, Eleanor Beyers of Pana, IL, seven grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Downing McNamara and son, Joseph Jeremiah McNamara and brothers, Francis, Bob, John, Leon, Emmett, Joe and Leonard.
Mrs. McNamara was a charter member of the St. Mary’s Hospital Ladies Auxiliary, member of the Ladies of the Elk, Knights of Columbus Council #577 Ladies Auxiliary, and an office manager for J.D. McNamara Plumbing and Heating in Decatur.
Memorials may be made to St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Decatur, IL or St. Mary’s Hospital Ladies Auxiliary, Decatur, IL.
You may view the online obituary and send condolences to the McNamara Family at www.moranandgoebel.com.
What’s your fondest memory of Mary?
What’s a lesson you learned from Mary?
Share a story where Mary's kindness touched your heart.
Describe a day with Mary you’ll never forget.
How did Mary make you smile?