Mary Rausch
BLOOMINGTON – Mary V. Rausch, 99, of Bloomington, formerly of Springfield, died peacefully at 2:22 a.m., Saturday, September 22, 2018 at home surrounded by her family.
A Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m., Saturday, September 29, 2018 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Bloomington with Rev. Greg Nelson officiating. Burial will be at Camp Butler National Cemetery, Springfield. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Saturday at Carmody-Flynn Funeral Home, Bloomington.
Mary was born August 23, 1919 in Moberly, Missouri, to Stephen and Emanuella Willer Lynch. She married J. Glenn Rausch on April 21, 1948 in Moberly, Missouri. They were married almost 52 years. He preceded her in death on February 10, 2000.
Surviving are a son, Patrick (Kim) Rausch, New Paltz, N.Y.; two daughters, Glenda (Guy) Crimaldi, Chicago and Susan (Joe McCarthy) Rausch, Bloomington; 10 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.
During World War II she was employed by Montgomery Wards in Kansas City, MO at their home office doing financial book keeping. After marriage she was a homemaker until she became manager of The Book Emporium in Springfield.
Mary was a great mentor to all who worked with her. She was a caring mother and grandmother surrounding her family with much love which included homemade baked goods and fantastic dinners. She knew how to nourish a hungry soul not only through her cooking but by her attention and love.
Mary will be missed but fondly remembered by her family and friends.
To express condolences online, please visit www.carmodyflynn.com.
Richard Friedman
FAIRBURY – Richard W. Friedman, 82, Fairbury, died at 11:12 am Sunday, September 23, 2018 at OSF St. James-John Albrecht Medical Center, Pontiac.
Visitation will be 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, September 29, 2018 at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury. His graveside service will be 2 pm Thursday, October 4, 2018 at Avoca Twp. Cemetery, Fairbury with Pastor Tom Krieger officiating. Full military rites will be accorded by the Fairbury VFW and American Legion posts. The family suggests memorials be given to the Fairbury Sportsman’s Club.
Mr. Friedman was born June 3, 1936 in Chatsworth, the son of Tony and Olive Bachtold Friedman. He married Sandra Grieder on March 7, 1960 in Dixon. She survives in Fairbury.
Other survivors include a son, Kevin Friedman, Fairbury, a daughter, Krista Friedman, Bloomington, five grandchildren, three great grandchildren, two sisters, Bertha Sharp, Chatsworth, Hazel Johnson, Fairbury, four brothers, John Friedman, Piper City, Henry (Marjorie) Friedman, Fairbury, Alvin (Doris) Friedman, Florida, and Glen (Carol) Friedman, Waco, Tex.
He is preceded in death by a son, Klint Friedman, four brothers and one sister.
Mr. Friedman was a 1954 graduate of Fairbury-Cropsey High School. He served in the US Army and later in the Army Reserves (1957-1963). He worked as a meat cutter at the Pontiac Correctional Facility for 22 years. After retirement Richard continued to process deer during hunting season for many friends and family. He enjoyed antiquing with his wife Sandy and was an avid deer and bear hunter.
A guest registry is available at www.duffypilsmemorialhome.com.
