I am so sorry to hear of Mary's passing, and yet I am happy for her that she is in a better place. I just this morning was working on genealogy and came upon her obituary. You have my deepest sympathy. I watched the video in full and will go through it again. It brought back childhood memories of visits with my mom and dad, Mary and Virgil Cook (George's cousin), to Mary and George's home. Many of the pictures looked more as I remember her and family from years ago. She did come to my mother's visitation in 2010 in Marion and we had a nice visit at that time. I have since lost my husband and hope it is as great a comfort to you as my memories are to me, as you pass through this time of loss.

Message from Nancy Clupper Ross and Carol Sue Clupper Patrick

October 3, 2016 12:53 AM

Our condolences go out to you Carolyn and Bill and families. Your mom was a warm and friendly person, we remember her from church and school, She has lived a long and good life and is at peace.. It is always harder for us left behind but the pain recedes and the loving memories are with us forever.

Message from Bill Enslen

October 2, 2016 4:21 PM

Even though it has been more than 50 years since I have seen Mrs Silvers I remember her well. She was always kind and friendly everyday. She was one opf thel bright lights of La Fontine High school.

Message from Bill Enslen

October 2, 2016 4:12 PM

Even though it has been more than fifty years since I have seen Mrs. Silvers I remember hr well. She was always kind, friendly and a smiling face everyday. She was one of the many bright lights of La Fountain High School. God bless her memory and the family.

Message from Marcia Hill

October 2, 2016 1:17 PM

So sorry for ur loss. Ur family are n my thoughts and prayers. She was a sweet positive lady. I always enjoying taking Martie to get her hair done.. lots of good memories.. loved her Smile
Marcia Hill

Message from Marcia Hill

October 2, 2016 1:17 PM

Message from Marcia Hill

October 2, 2016 12:59 PM

So sorry to hear of Mary's passing
So sorry for ur loss..Ur family are n my thoughts and prayers . She was a great lady.. always smiling and kind. I loved taking Martie to get her hair done and visiting . So many good memories
Marcia Hill

Message from Suzanne Smedley Thompson

October 1, 2016 9:02 PM

Dear Bill, Carolyn, and family,
My condolences on the death of your mother. My earliest memories of your mom were when we moved to LaFontaine and lived across the street from you. I was three years old. She welcomed us so warmly and helped me adjust to the many changes I was experiencing. I have many memories of your family through the years and feel a real loss at this time.
Blessings,
Suzanne Smedley Thompson

Message from Marilyn Meador

September 30, 2016 8:38 PM

So sorry for the loss of such a sweet, kind lady. Will not be able to attend funeral because I live in Alabama. Aunt Wilma Rennaker spoke of Aunt Mary so often and it has been years since I have seen her. I have a second home in Marion now. I bought Aunt Wilma's home when she passed. I have had it three years.

Message from Aubrey and Marilyn Meador

September 30, 2016 8:21 PM

So sorry to hear of Aunt Mary Silvers passing. I remember when we were young and she would visit and always bring cookies. Fond memories.

A candle was lit by Aubrey and Marilyn Meador on September 30, 2016 8:16 PM

Message from Roger Hornaday

September 30, 2016 12:41 PM

My wife and I met Mary accidentally when my wife dialed a wrong number and it turned out to be Mary. She called back when she saw the last name and we found out we are distant relatives. We talked for over an hour and we promised to come and visit her. My wife ended up working at Rolling Meadows and visited with her frequently. I also went to visit her and we talked for several hours and got to talk to Caroline on the phone while I was there. It was as if we had known each other all our lives. She was so fun to talk to. Bill and Judy, I don't know if you remember me from when you attended Zion Lutheran Church in N Manchester, but your Mom helped in tracking down the fact that we are indeed distant cousins. I had planned on going back to visit her again, but my schedule never allowed for it. She will be truly missed as she was an extraordinary person. Our sincere condolences go out to the family.
Roger and Michele (Scarlett) Hornaday

Expression of Sympathy

A THE COLOR OF MEMORIES TABLE ARRANGEMENT was ordered on September 30, 2016

Message from Sherry (Stout) Brock

September 30, 2016 10:09 AM

Bill & Judie- Sorry for the loss of your mother. May God wrap you in His loving arms.

Expression of Sympathy

An A GARDEN PATH was ordered on September 30, 2016

Message from Marlin and Janet Pattee

September 30, 2016 8:30 AM

Dear Family,
I can never think of Mary but what my heart and soul fill with love for her. She was such a beautiful, loving and caring person. When I was in the 2nd grade she was a aide at LaFontaine School. I just could not understand math. She started coming down to the class room and would take me back to a little table with an old cigar box full of pencils. All of a sudden she had me understanding and I credit her for
my math ability.
May you find comfort in all of the fond memories of her.
Marlin and Janet Pattee.

A candle was lit by Peggy Marks Kendall on September 30, 2016 8:26 AM

Message from LaVon (Melick) Wert

September 30, 2016 7:00 AM

Dear Bill and Carolyn, so sorry to read of your Mother's death . She was a good lady and had a good life and I have happy memories of her from our childhood days. She is in a better place now. God bless you !!

Message from william m thompson

September 30, 2016 6:17 AM

Mary was always so sweet.

Message from Julie Guenin

September 29, 2016 10:12 PM

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Carolyn. Mary was a great person, she always had a smile and a kind word. She was a great friend to my mother and our family.

Message from Loretta Sperling

September 29, 2016 9:15 PM

I always loved Mary. I met her when I started at Rolling Meadows almost 26 years ago. She always had such a warm, loving personality and visited friend and neighbors often at the facility. I will miss her sweet smile and kind words. She was such a great representative for the little town of Lafontaine. She always made me feel special and I knew that she was special to me, too. I know Mary was ready to go on that her body was tired. There is peace in knowing that she is now with the angels. My prayers go out to her family. She was a blessing to so many.

Message from Chelsea (Baker) O'Hara

September 29, 2016 8:14 PM

Aunt Mary was so beautiful inside and out and loads of fun to be around. I cherish the memories I have playing Spite'n'Malice with Mary, George, & Grandma & Grandpa Baker. I loved all her cute aprons and easy to talk to character. And I'll never forget how YUM her Chex Mix was... One time she made me a batch with ONLY honeycombs and I was so happy! Heaven gained a special angel!

Expression of Sympathy

A GARDEN PATH was ordered on September 29, 2016

Expression of Sympathy

A GRANDMA'S GARDEN TABLE BASKET was sent on September 29, 2016

Your Family is in our thoughts. Aunt Mary was a very special lady. We loved her dearly. Johnie Ray Baker Family, daughters Chelsea and Melissa; along with Karen & Tom Lintz Family

Message from Karen and Tom Lintz

September 29, 2016 5:10 PM

Mary was like my second mom to me when I was very young. I will always hold a special place in my heart for her. Tom and I spent some memorable visits with her in the care facility. We are out of town for several days and wont be able to attend. Always prayers and love to the family. What a lady!
Karen and Tom

Message from Patricia Simonelli

September 29, 2016 4:50 PM

I remember Mary Silvers SO very well. While attending LaFontaine High School, Mrs. Silvers always had a warm smile for all of the students. It was especially comforting during those days (that we all have) when it felt like everything was going wrong, even when some of my friends seemed upset with me. BUT.......... Mrs. Silvers warm and caring smile was all that I needed to get me through the day. Such a wonderful woman. She will be truly missed by all who knew her! Condolences to the family!