Mary A. Hamann
Mary A. Hamann, age 91, of the Illinois Veterans Home, formerly of 1321 Koetters LN, died on Friday, July 25, 2014 in Blessing Hospital. She was born on March 25, 1923 in Cartersville, Iowa a daughter of Henry J. & Kathryn (Hart) Hickey. She married Carl F. Hamann on December 2, 1942 in St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church by Msgr. P.J. Fox.
Mary attended St. Joseph’s School in Edina, MO, rural schools in Iowa, and Sacred Heart Academy in Rockwell, Iowa. She graduated from Baring High School in 1940. Mary had worked for the St. Joseph Home for the Chronically Ill. She worked for 23 years at Motorola, retiring as a supervisor. She had also worked with the Adams County Home Care and volunteered with RSVP at both St. Mary and Blessing Hospitals.
Mary loved to read, play cards, crossword puzzles and needlework. Mary was also an avid Cardinal baseball fan. Mary also greatly enjoyed crafts and she made and sold wooden footstools, Christmas card holders, wooden banks and other craft items along with her husband.
Mary was a 60 year member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church and was a member of it’s Altar Society, serving as president for many years. She was a member of the Legion of Mary and the K of C Auxiliary.
Mary’s greatest enjoyment was the time spent with family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will be sorely missed.
She is survived by:
FIVE CHILDREN: Kay Penrose; Michael Hamann and his wife Carolyn, Ronald Hamann and his wife Rose and Rick Hamann and his wife Maggie all of Quincy, and Kathy Calhoun of Canton, IL.
TEN GRANDCHILDREN: Brad Penrose and his wife Amy; Darrick Penrose, Jill Hart and her husband Kevin, Jennifer Leonard, Ryan Hamann and his wife Rebecca, Katie Hamann, Kevin Hamann, Bridget Hilbing and her husband Casey; Casey McCausland and his wife Tara, and Kelsey Green and her husband Jake.
15 Great-Grandchildren, 1 Great-Great grandchild along with numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives also survive.
In addition to her husband, Mary was preceded in death by her parents, a son -in-law: Eric Calhoun, one sister: Bernice McCaughy and four brothers: Sylvester, Henry , Jim and Jerry Hickey.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, July 30, 2014 at 9:00 in the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home and at 9:30 in St. Francis Catholic Church. Interment in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Tuesday evening from 4:00 until 7:00. Memorials may be made to St. Francis Catholic Church, Catholic Charities or to the Illinois Veterans Home Activities Fund.
Hello to all. My deepest sympathy on the loss of a lovely lady and a woman of faith. She and Carl were two of the best and were such a blessing at St. Rose Church in my years with them (1997-99) You are in my prayers…. Fr. Chuck
I was a nurse who was blessed to have been able to share part of Mary’s life. I enjoyed our conversations we had. She loved life and she loved her family. She was proud of each and every one of you. She will be greatly missed by all who’s hearts she touched.
My condolences to the family. Mary always so kind.
Dear Mary Kay, and all the children,’ My prayers are for you all, a wonderful lady Mary your mother was and also, having such a great name too, MARY. So many good times and laughs we had with your dear parents over 50 years I have known them from St. Rose. I was happy to hag visited her at her cottage last year, and talk about the old days at St. Rose. He was one of the old pillars there too. Masses for sure at St. Rose for her soul. Requiescat in pace, Amen.
Sorry to hear of Mary’s passing. I loved her. She was such a gentle woman. I got a big hug from her the last time I saw her which was at one of her great-granddaughter’s graduation in Payson. May she rest in peace.
Dear Hamann Family,
Sue and I wish to extend our condolences to you in the passing of your mother. Having known your mom and dad, we both can say that they were both very special people. Whenever we would see your mom or dad out and about, they would always stop and talk, even if only for a few moments. They were both truly special people and we feel better for having known them. God bless and comfort you in your time of mourning.
Steve and Sue Hull
Charles and I held your Dear Mary in highest esteem. She was a genuine person without pretense or guile. We are grieved to loose her friendship, but are so pleased to know she is with her loved ones who passed before, We attempted to show our regard by taking her those special favorites of hers, fried Chicken wings. How lovely it is for each of you, that you have nothing to reproach yourselves for in the attention, love, and honor you bestowed upon your
Dear Mother, Grandmother ,Mother-in-law and Grandmother-inn-law, She often spoke of each of you with pride , humor and love. We feel fortunate indeed to have known her. Charles and Sharon Ervin