Mary L. Anderson, 88, of Keithsburg, Illinois died Monday, September 7, 2015 at Aledo Rehab and Health Care.
Funeral services are Friday, September 11th at 12:00 p.m. (noon), with visitation 1 hour prior, at Keithsburg First Christian Church. Serving as pallbearers are her granddaughters – Traci Interial, Sue Petty, Vicki Smith, Trish Nobiling, Erin Anderson and great granddaughter – Abbie Yeater. Honorary pallbearers are her great grandchildren and Heather Harfst. A private interment will held at a later date in Warren County Memorial Park, Monmouth. Memorials may be left for Keithsburg Volunteer Fire and Ambulance. Dennison Funeral Home, Aledo is assisting the family.
Mary Lois was born August 14, 1927 in Little York, Illinois a daughter of James and Pearl Young Harvey. She graduated from Little York High School. On November 15, 1943, she married Lawrence “Lossy” Anderson in Little York. They were married, for over 65 years, until his death on Oct. 8, 2009. Mary was a homemaker, devoting herself to her family. She enjoyed cheering on the Chicago Cubs and Bears, or sitting quietly reading a book.
Those left to cherish her memory are her children: Charles Anderson, Little York, IL, Betty Smith, Keithsburg, IL and Richard (Judi) Anderson, Cape Coral, FL; 5 granddaughters; 7 great grandchildren and several step grandchildren and step great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son, brother and sister.
Online condolences may be left at www.dennisonfuneralhome.com.