Mary Chase

November 1, 1931 - November 23, 2021

Mary Patricia Chase Born 11/01/1931 Departed 11/23/2021 Mary Patricia was born to Dr. William Edward and Bernice Davern in Chicago, Illinois on November 1, 1931. She was raised on Addison Street along with her six brothers and sisters: William, Robert, Betty, Jean, Katherine, and James. In 1951 she met her future husband, William F. Chase. They were married on May 3, 1952. Together they raised a large family in Antioch, Illinois. Eventually they moved to Genoa, Illinois where Mary first began her career as a Postmaster. She was then promoted to Postmaster of Barrington, Illinois prior to her retirement in 1992. Later in her life, Mary located to Fowler, Illinois and with the help of William and sons, Matthew & Bartholomew; they built a new home on 10 acres. She enjoyed the country life. Mary became very involved in the local Catholic Church, St. Joseph’s. Mary gave freely much of her time to the helping out at the church and she participated in a quilting circle, dances and ice cream socials. Mary volunteered to knitting baby garments and Afghans for the nursery at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Illinois. With the help of her family, Mary planted a fruit tree orchard, grape vines, and a large garden. Canning and jelly making became one of her favorite pastimes; she was always busy knitting, crochet, embroidery, and quilting. Family was a large part of her life. With open arms, Mary greeted and cherished all members of her family. She is survived by Kathleen (Manocher) Nassery, Christine & Preston West. William and Kimberly Chase, Mary, and Samuel Busch, Matthew and Kimber Chase, Jennifer Chase. She is preceded in death by her husband and son: William Chase & Bartholomew Chase. Mary is also survived by numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren. Mary lived to reach her 90th birthday; she passed on her love, kindness and knowledge. She will be greatly missed by her family and the many friends she made over her life.