MARY E. DeMOND, 86, of Prairie du Rocher, Illinois, passed away at 12:00 pm, Thursday, October 22, 2015 at Red Bud Regional Care, Red Bud, Illinois. She was born to the late John McKinley and Racheal (nee Todd) Richardson on November 24, 1928 in St. Louis, Missouri. She married Clinton O. DeMond on December 24, 1948 in St. Louis, Missouri; he preceded her in death on October 28, 2002. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist Faith. She was very athletic and enjoyed bowling, swimming and playing volleyball, basketball and softball. She also enjoyed crocheting. Survivors: 9 Children: Marsha (Tom) Evans Steeleville, IL John Ed (Tina) DeMond Prairie du Rocher, IL Deborah Holloway St. Louis, MO Daniel (Darla) DeMond Leasburg, MO Brad (Diane) DeMond Red Bud, IL Terry DeMond Christopher, IL Lori Ann (John) Obernuefemann Smithton, IL Chris DeMond New Athens, IL Tina (Brian) Kohnz Waterloo, IL 1 Sister: Helen (Earl) Collins Troy, MO 1 Sister-in-law: Joyce Richardson Florissant, MO 1 Brother-in-law: Robert (Billie) DeMond Smithton, IL 19 Grandchildren 10 Great Grandchildren Many Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Friends Preceded in death by Parents, Husband, 1 Sister - Martha Wagner, 5 Brothers - John, Joe, Gene, Saul, and Theodore Richardson and 1 Infant Brother - Timothy and 2 Grandsons - Nicholas DeMond and Curtis Michael Carman Funeral Service: 11:00 am, Monday, October 26, 2015 Welge-Pechacek Funeral Home, Red Bud, Illinois Officiating: Rev. Greg Doussard Interment: St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery Prairie du Rocher, Illinois Visitation: Sunday - 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Monday - 8:00 am - 11:00 am Welge-Pechacek Funeral Home, Red Bud, Illinois Memorials: Family Choice Alzheimer Association Hospice of Southern Illinois
