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Mary Beilsmith

Brighton |

Mary L. Beilsmith, 84, of Brighton, Illinois, died peacefully on Saturday, July 9, 2016, at her residence.

She was born on December 2, 1931, in Godfrey, the daughter of the late Francis A. and Bernice M. (Stamper) Walter.

She married Vernon C. Beilsmith on April 18, 1953, at St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Godfrey. He preceded her in death in June of 2013.

A graduate of Marquette Catholic High School, she was a member of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Brighton and enjoyed gardening, painting, and dancing with her husband. Her life passions were her family and her faith.

She is survived by 3 sons and daughters-in-law: Tim and Therese Beilsmith, Mark and Debbie Beilsmith, Dan and Paige Beilsmith; 4 daughters and 3 sons-in-law: Sheryl Beilsmith, Lynne and Tim Burns, Gayle and Tom Madden, Karen and Chris Warren; a sister and brother-in-law: Charlotte and Casey Jones; a brother and sister-in-law: Vince and Diane Walter; a sister-in-law: Marjorie Walter; 18 grandchildren: Kathy Bell, Sherry and Derrick Pine, Kevin and Becca Strang, Kathleen Beilsmith, Rachel Beilsmith, Thomas Beilsmith, Laura Beilsmith, Troy Beilsmith, Matt Beilsmith, Brett Beilsmith, Megan Beilsmith, Allan and Holly Burns, Katelyn Burns, Michelle Burns, Nicholas Madden, Nathan Beilsmith, Alena Beilsmith, Kate Warren; 6 great-grandchildren: Audrey Pine, Sarah Pine, Courtney Swan, Ryan Strang, Nolan Strang, Lily Custer.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was also preceded in death by her brothers Bernard, Eugene, Albert, Paul, Francis, and Robert Walter.

A funeral mass was celebrated privately for family members at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Brighton with Father William Kessler as the celebrant.

Memorials may be made to Masses or to St. Alphonsus Catholic Church Maintenance Fund.

Online condolences and guestbook may be found at www.staten-fine.com


Obit Provided By:
Staten, Fine & Burke Funeral Home

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