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Mary passed away today at home in Bloomington surrounded by her loving husband, Don, and her two children Brett and Lorra. Mary was loved by everyone, especially her classmates and in particular her childhood friends from St Mary's Grade School in Streator, IL.
Viewing is Thursday, Aug 18, 2011 from 4p until 7 p at Carmody-Flynn Funeral Home in Bloomington, IL and addiitional time is Friday at 9 a.m. at Epiphany Catholic Church on College Ave in Normal, a Catholic Mass is at 9:30 a.m. followed by buriel at St. Mary's Cemetary in Streator at approx 12 p.m. A reception follows at Knights of Columbus in Streator at approx 12:30 p.m.
Mary was a "good" friend, loyal, loving and always had a smile on her face, her blue eyes will always be very vivid to me.
I'm just sad.
Sherry M
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Sherry Mascal
Mary A. Gillan 1948-2011
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Her funeral will be at 9 a.m. Friday, Aug. 19, at Epiphany Catholic Church, 1006 E. College Ave., Normal, with Monsignor Eric Powell officiating. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Carmody-Flynn Williamsburg Funeral Home, Bloomington, with the rosary recited at 7 p.m., and from 9 to 9:30 a.m. at the church rotunda preceding the funeral Mass. Her graveside service will be at 12:15 p.m. Friday at St. Mary's Cemetery in Streator.
Mary was born on Sept. 14, 1948, in Streator, the daughter of Bob "Doc" and Lorraine Connor Flanagan. She married Don Gillan on May 31, 1974, at Immaculate Conception church in Streator.
Surviving is her husband, Don; daughter, Lorra; son, Brett; one brother, Bill Flanagan of Saukville, Wis.; cousins, Colleen (Steve) Matsko of Coal City, Ed (Jean) Condon of Ransom, Mike (Kathy) Condon of Sycamore, Tom (Judy) Coughlin of Ransom, Peg (Ken) Renner of Streator, Jack Noonan of Marseilles and Bob (Linda) Noonan of Lake City, Fla.; mother-in-law, Cecelia (Jerry) McCormick of Peru; brother-in-law, David (Karen) Gillan of Spring Valley; sisters-in-law, Kathy (John) Kudla of Streator, Judy (Rich) Szymovicz of Spring Valley, Melinda Andreoni of Peru, Nancy (Bobbie) Green of Las Vegas and Lisa Gillan Jao of Scottsdale, Ariz.; numerous nieces and nephews; and many other family members who are so special to us.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Bob and Lorraine Flanagan; her father-in-law, Leo Gillan; her sister-in-law, Joy Flanagan; cousins, Charlene Noonan and Pat Condon; aunts, Rita (Matt) Noonan, Loretta (Jimmy) Condon and Leona (Norbert) Coughlin; and one uncle, Frankie Connor.
Mary graduated from Ravenswood School of Nursing in Chicago in 1969, receiving her RN diploma. She was employed at Ravenswood Hospital following graduation, then worked in the intensive care unit and coronary care unit at St. James Hospital in Pontiac and St. Mary's in Streator.
She taught nursing for one year at the CPN school in Streator. Upon moving to the Bloomington/Normal area, Mary worked in the office of Dr. McGinnis and Dr. Shonat, followed by work on the surgical floor at Mennonite Hospital. Her career continued for 17 years at Medical Hills Internists, and ended following six years at OSF St. Jesse, from where she retired in July 2009.
Mary was always involved in her church. At one time she was a member of the Altar and Rosary Society, taught children's church and was a co-sponsor for the Epiphany youth group. Most recently she had been a member of the Adoration Chapel and cherished being a Eucharistic minister, delivering Holy Communion to the people residing at Sugar Creek Alzheimer's Special Care Center. She produced several thousand rosaries that would later be sent to people in areas of need.
In addition, Mary enjoyed crocheting and knitting, creating many wonderful items for other people. She was an avid ISU basketball fan. She loved everyone in her family, thoroughly enjoyed the people she worked with and cherished her friendships.
Mary was a devoted mother, wife and nurse. She enjoyed talking about her home town, Streator, and her Irish heritage.
She will be remembered for her warm smile, her ability to make others laugh, the joy she found in helping others, following her children and their careers, traveling to Phoenix, Las Vegas, Portland and Los Angeles to visit family and friends, and being full of life that made a difference to those around her. Until we meet again, Mary Alice will always be in our hearts and memories.
A special thanks to the doctors, wonderful nurses and co-workers that Mary worked with over the years, the hospice staff, and the many family and friends who did so much to support us throughout. We extend our sincere gratitude for what you have so freely given.
Carmody-Flynn Williamsburg Funeral Home
1800 Eastland Drive, Bloomington, IL 61704
309-663-1968