Mary Ann Noren
Mary Ann Noren of Taylorville, passed away at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, May 7, 2018 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, IL.
Mary Ann was born in Taylorville, IL, the daughter of Richard and Myrtle Mallonee Reish. She married James A. Noren on September 16, 1949 in Springfield, IL.
Mary Ann worked for the Secretary of State’s office for many years, before becoming the proud owner of “Mary Ann’s Fashion House” in Taylorville. She was a long-time member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and served as a past secretary of the Young Democrats. Mary Ann enjoyed traveling, playing cards, and was an avid golfer. Most of all, she enjoyed her grandchildren, and taking care of her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Dane “Poncho” Miller; sisters, Katherine and Irene Reish; and brothers, Richard and Charlie Reish.
Mary Ann is survived by her husband, Jim Noren of Taylorville, IL; sons, Richard J. (wife, Marcia) Noren of Seward, AK, and Kevin F. (wife, Nancy) Noren of Taylorville, IL; daughter, Diane (husband, Leland) Miller-McCravy of Atlanta, GA; grandchildren, Matthew Noren of Eagle River, AK, Timeri (husband, Joseph) Noren-Listina of Eagle River, AK, and Roni (husband, James) Day of Taylorville, IL; great grandchildren, Gabe, Luke, Alisa, and Brooke; great-great grandchildren, Lindsay, Beckett, and Kayden; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Visitation: The family will receive friends from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 10, 2018 at Shafer-Perfetti & Assalley Funeral Home, 202 W. Franklin St., Taylorville, IL 62568.
Funeral Ceremony: 10:00 a.m. on Friday, May 11, 2018 at Shafer-Perfetti & Assalley Funeral Home in Taylorville, with Rev. Msgr. David S. Lantz officiating.
Interment will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Taylorville, IL.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Please visit www.assalleyfuneralhomes.com to offer condolences to the family.
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What a wonderful mother you were. So grateful to God for letting you be my mom. Although I’m out of the country and cannot be at your service, I am with you in spirit always and forever. Today I’m remembering the green sweater you crocheted me on my 10th Christmas and all the centennial parades you made us kids go to. I’m remembering when you wanted to correct us you would always call our double names; Richard James, Kevin Frank, Diana Lynn get in here now!!!!!!!. I could go on and on. I love you forever mom, your daughter Diana Lynn
Praying for your family.
Brenda Sams Coble and Family
Dear Beautiful Mary Ann’s Family:
I was so sorry to read that Mary Ann gently left this world. I would see her in Kroger’s and I’d always ask her if she was ever going to get old. She’d laugh but I think she liked hearing it. I meant it, too. Dick–your mom always remembered that you and Tommy were classmates and friends. After he died, she and I would stand in the middle of the aisles and cry. What a Lady!!! I pray she is now resting in the gentle arms of Jesus. I’ll miss her, too.
In Sympathy and Friendship,
Patsy Barry
My deepest condolences to the family on the loss of your loved one. I didn’t know Mary Ann, but was sorry to hear of her passing. And I pray that the Father of tender mercies and God of all comfort continue with you to comfort and sustain you through this difficult time. (2 Corinthians 1:3-4)
Jim, I am so very sorry for your loss of Mary Ann, she was such a beautiful and fun lady. I always enjoyed visiting with her at Cardiac Rehab. Many thoughts and prayers for you and the family. Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and may perpetual light shine upon her.
Dave and I were so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother. She was a beautiful lady that seemed to never grow old. You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time in your lives. Love, Marylee and Dave
A DIGNITY IN WHITE PEDESTAL ARRANGEMENT was sent by Amy on May 9, 2018
So very sorry for your loss. You’re in our thoughts and prayers…