Obituary of Mary E. Bedinghaus

Mary Elizabeth "Liz" Bedinghaus 82, of Waggoner, passed away on Monday morning, May 19, 2014 at Pleasant Hill Village in Girard, IL. Mary was born on November 5, 1931 to Jesse and Mary (Fyffe) Dunkel at home in Farmersville. On July 26, 1952 she married John L. "Jack" Bedinghaus at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Farmersville and he preceded her in death on December 19, 1997. Mary graduated from St. John's School of Nursing in Springfield as a Registered Nurse and then began her formal nursing career in Sacramento, CA. As their family grew, Mary refocused her caregiving energies on her family becoming a loving homemaker and devoting her time to her family and the farm. Many will remember her fine cooking skills as they lent a hand on the Bedinghaus Farm and bailing excursions; cutting a rug on the dance floor with Jack at the old KC dances; playing cards & croquet with family and neighbors; and always lending a smiling helping hand where needed. She enjoyed sewing, gardening, cleaning, and playing piano and singing with her mother, sisters and daughters. Mary was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Farmersville, was a member of the Alter Society, Home Extension and was a Past President of the American Legion Auxiliary. Mary's countless demonstrations of giving to the needs of others before herself is what she will best be remembered for. She enjoyed sewing, gardening and cleaning. Mary is survived by 5 daughters, Donna (Tony) Krager of Waggoner, Jean M. Keslin of Munster, IN, Gail A. Hartman of Carlinville, IL, Kathy (Bill) Broaddus of St. Louis, MO and Amy (Brian) Byers of Waggoner ; son, Gary L. Bedinghaus of Carrollton; 11 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; sister, Lorrie Farrington of Springfield, IL, as well as several nieces and nephews. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, parents; brother, Donald Dunkel; sisters, Virginia Mackey and Phyllis Webb and a granddaughter, Rachel Broaddus. Funeral Information Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 22, 2014 from 4:00 to 8:00 pm at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Farmersville. Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, May 23, 2014 at 10:00 am at the church in Farmersville with Rev. Jerry Bunse officiating. Burial will follow in St. Martin Cemetery, Farmersville. Donations Information Memorials are suggested to the Mt. Gilead Shelter Care Home in Carrollton, IL. Directions Visitation: St. Mary's Catholic Church Service: St. Mary's Catholic Church