1940
Mary
2021
Mary Frances Townsend
January 14, 1940 — December 14, 2021
Mary Frances Townsend, 81, passed away peacefully at Big Meadows Nursing Home on Wednesday, Dec 14, 2021.
Mary was born January 14, 1940 in Savanna, IL the daughter of Ralph and Frances Bailey. She is survived by her husband, Frank Townsend of Hanover; two daughters, Cindy (Kenny) Rogers of Hanover, IL and Tina (Jim) Conard of Monmouth, IL; seven grandchildren, Jessica (Stan) Schleuning of Savanna, IL, Jennifer (Nick) Potaczek of Galesburg, IL, Ande (Klarissa) Anderson of Mt. Carroll, IL, Kenny Rogers of Knoxville, IL, Justin (Hailey) Deckard – Locke of Fort Irwin, CA, Chelsie (Travis) Locke of Anamosa, IA, and Megan (Shaq) Locke of Morrison, IL, fifteen great-grandchildren, Preston, Alee, Madi, Payton, Hayden, Kaylen, Jake, Eric, Ellie, Alana, Maverick, Charlotte, Vera, Amaya and Baby Shaq. Also, surviving Mary are her siblings, Ralph Bailey, IL, Carolyn Ostrander, IA, Jerry (Kim) Bailey, FL, Jim (Judy) Bailey, IL, Norma Williams, MO, Ruth Neuendorf, IL, Linda (Bob) Malmquist; many nieces and nephews and friends. Mary is preceded in death by her son, Bobbie, sister, Lori, Brother, Herb and her parents.
Mary graduated from Savanna school district. She enjoyed traveling with her husband, then settled down to run their businesses in Savanna and Hanover. She always loved cooking, bartending and always willing to lend a hand to anyone who needed it. One of her favorites time was when see would raise money and collect toys for the children of Hanover and would dress up has Ms. Claus and her good friend Jerry as Santa to deliver to those smiling children’s faces.
Later in life she just needed her cosmic brownies, Diet Dew and a little Gene Watson music playing to make her happy. Her giggle was infections to all those around her.
Per Mary’s wishes there will be no services, cremation rights will be accorded. A celebration of life will be at a later time to spread her ashes.
Mary was born January 14, 1940 in Savanna, IL the daughter of Ralph and Frances Bailey. She is survived by her husband, Frank Townsend of Hanover; two daughters, Cindy (Kenny) Rogers of Hanover, IL and Tina (Jim) Conard of Monmouth, IL; seven grandchildren, Jessica (Stan) Schleuning of Savanna, IL, Jennifer (Nick) Potaczek of Galesburg, IL, Ande (Klarissa) Anderson of Mt. Carroll, IL, Kenny Rogers of Knoxville, IL, Justin (Hailey) Deckard – Locke of Fort Irwin, CA, Chelsie (Travis) Locke of Anamosa, IA, and Megan (Shaq) Locke of Morrison, IL, fifteen great-grandchildren, Preston, Alee, Madi, Payton, Hayden, Kaylen, Jake, Eric, Ellie, Alana, Maverick, Charlotte, Vera, Amaya and Baby Shaq. Also, surviving Mary are her siblings, Ralph Bailey, IL, Carolyn Ostrander, IA, Jerry (Kim) Bailey, FL, Jim (Judy) Bailey, IL, Norma Williams, MO, Ruth Neuendorf, IL, Linda (Bob) Malmquist; many nieces and nephews and friends. Mary is preceded in death by her son, Bobbie, sister, Lori, Brother, Herb and her parents.
Mary graduated from Savanna school district. She enjoyed traveling with her husband, then settled down to run their businesses in Savanna and Hanover. She always loved cooking, bartending and always willing to lend a hand to anyone who needed it. One of her favorites time was when see would raise money and collect toys for the children of Hanover and would dress up has Ms. Claus and her good friend Jerry as Santa to deliver to those smiling children’s faces.
Later in life she just needed her cosmic brownies, Diet Dew and a little Gene Watson music playing to make her happy. Her giggle was infections to all those around her.
Per Mary’s wishes there will be no services, cremation rights will be accorded. A celebration of life will be at a later time to spread her ashes.
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