Mary D. Comerford
February 26, 1954 ~ July 9, 2022
Mary D. Comerford, 68, of Tiskilwa, Illinois, passed away Saturday, July 9th, 2022, at her home surrounded by family.
She was born February 26th, 1954, at Great Lakes Naval Station, IL, the daughter of Arlin and Phyllis (Zemke) Farthing. Mary married Merritt E. Comerford, of Pana, IL, on August 21st, 1972, at Davis Memorial Christian Church in Taylorville, IL. He survives. She is also survived by her loving children: Cara Comerford Willems (Todd) of Coal Valley, IL, and Matthew Comerford (Jenny) of Princeton; three step-grandsons: Gabe, Sam, and Jake Willems, one granddaughter, a.k.a. the apple of her eye, Jovy M. Comerford, one sister, Sally Dickerson (Tom) of Trilla, IL, two sisters-in-law: Nancy Drury of Sullivan, IL, and Debbie Derrington of St. Peters, MO, and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Richard A. Farthing.
Mary graduated from Taylorville High School in 1972. She retired from Italvibras USA Inc., located in Princeton, in May 2016. Prior to Italvibras, Mary worked at Champion in Princeton for 28 years. She was a fiercely proud and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She enjoyed a lifelong love of reading and was a frequent guest of the public library. Mary also enjoyed going to the beach, collecting seashells, gardening with her husband, running, decorating for Halloween, and visiting with friends and family.
In accordance with Mary’s wishes, there will not be a visitation or public service. She was cremated and a memorial ceremony for immediate family will be held at a later date.
In honor of Mary’s love of reading, memorials may be made to Matson Public Library, 698 E. Peru St., Princeton, IL 61356.
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Rest in peace Mary. There will be a void in our hearts. I will miss your sweet smile.
Prayers and positive thoughts to all family and friends.
Mary was such a great lady. She worked with my son at Italvibrus USA So sorry for your loss
Mary was a lovely person – always friendly with a smile and sense of humor. She was kind and sincere and raised a wonderful family. She will be missed.
My sympathy and prayers be with the family. I am from Pana Illinois. I am familiar with Matt as I called him one day to order emergency supplies for our hospital. My father was friends with many Comerfords. May Mary rest in peace. God bless the family
THS Class of 72 would like to extend our sympathies. Mary was remembered fondly at our recent 50-year reunion.
I’m so sorry to hear about your mom, Cara and Matt. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.