Mary Canter

Dec 22nd, 1938 - Sep 21st, 2020
6 Guests

Service:

Denning Cemetery

Sat, Sep. 26th, 2020 2:30 pm

Burial:

Denning Cemetery

Sat, Sep. 26th, 2020 2:30 pm

Mary Canter, 81, of Marion, passed away on Monday, September 21, 2020 at 10:48 am at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Evansville, Indiana.

Mary was born December 22, 1938 in Ramsey, Illinois the daughter of Thomas and Eva (McElhaney) Dodson.  She married Donald R. Canter on December 27, 1985 in Wheaton and he preceded her in death on May 27, 2009.

Mary was a hairdresser for over 54 years and enjoyed spending time with her clients.  She attended Creal Springs Pentecostal Church.  She raised eight of her brothers and sisters, two children and two grandchildren, caring for people her entire life. Mary loved her family; her grandchildren and great grandchildren and spending time with them.  She loved her cats.

Survivors include her;

Son – Edward (Janine) Ladonsky of Elburn, Illinois

Daughter – Carol Mocaby (Mark Schaede) of Marion

Seven Grandchildren;

Brittney (Brandon) Crider

Jaelyn Mocaby

Edward Ladonsky, Jr.

Kaedan Bratcher

Victoria (Victor) Novarro

Jennifer (Adam) Valedez

Brandon Zavala

Five great grandchildren:  Waylon, Wesly, Summer, Leo and Julian

Three sisters;

Georgia Cheze of Oklahoma

Carol (Bill) Dutton of Alabama

Rose (Charles) Dutton of Georgia

Numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives

Proceeded by her Parents, Husband and Three brothers; Six sisters

Graveside services will be Saturday, September 26, 2020 at 2:30 pm at Denning Cemetery in West Frankfort with Rev. Dennis Smith officiating.  Friends are asked to meet directly at the cemetery the day of the service.  Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home in Marion is assisting the family with arrangements.

For those who prefer memorials may be made to the Creal Springs Pentecostal Church.  Envelopes will be available and accepted at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home, 800 North Market Street, Marion, Illinois  62959 or at Denning Cemetery the day of the service.

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6 Guestbook Messages

  • Guest: CAROL

    From: marion, Illinois

    Date: September 23, 2020

    Mom , I never Imagined that I would have to read this. I always thought you where invincible. You where my rock no matter what. I know your now pain free with all you could ever ask for walking the streets of Gold. I know we will be together again some day. Watch over us all like you always have. I Love You

  • Guest: Chelsy Dwyer/Lilliana diefenbach

    From: Marion, Illinois

    Date: September 23, 2020

    God received a beautiful angel. Mary was someone, who you instantly looked up to, the moment you met her.
    Prayers from both lilliana and I. We love you all.

  • Guest: Myrna Dodd

    From: Marion , Illinois

    Date: September 23, 2020

    Mary… you always had a smile on your face every time I was there to see Carol. You always had hugs kisses and nothing but love for Kelsee. I will truly miss you.

  • Guest: Kathleen French

    From: Marion, Illinois

    Date: September 23, 2020

    So sorry for your loss Carol and family. Praying for you all as you deal with this chapter of your lives.

  • Guest: Linda McLain

    From: Goreville, Illinois

    Date: September 25, 2020

    Mary, my heart is broken. I will miss you so much! You’ve been my dearest friend since you moved to Lake of Egypt. We’ve laughed, cried and prayed together and shared secrets we told no one else. I’m sorry we didn’t get to say goodbye, but I’ll see you in heaven.

  • Guest: Patricia Smith

    From: Marion, Illinois

    Date: September 26, 2020

    I’m sure gonna miss this sweet lady, our phone calls an laughed at stupid things I’ve known Mary for 35 yrs never heard any one say anything but good about her RIP until we see each other again.