Mary M. Kallister

Mary M. Kallister, 90, of Bartonville, passed away on Thursday June 2, 2022 surrounded by her girls at Reflections Memory Care in Morton. Mary was born January 5, 1932 in Peoria, IL to Leonard P. and Arvilla (Martin) Swan. She married Edward E. Kallister in Peoria, IL on February 18, 1956. He preceded her in death on February 18, 2005. She was preceded in death by her parents, sisters Dorothy (OL) Rockey, Betty (Steve) Czerwinski and brother Leonard G. Swan. Surviving are her daughters Deborah (Bill) Harmon and Pamela (Larry) Richards. Her grandchildren Dr. Gil (Amy) Harmon, Drs. Cal (Brook) Harmon and Stephanie (Brandon Porter) Richards. Great-grandchildren Isaac, Noah, Veronica, Luke and Gianna Harmon and several nieces and nephews. Mary was a homemaker in the early years of the girls' lives. She was very active in their school and was a beautiful seamstress sewing all their clothes. Mary returned to the workforce working at Bartonville Grade School Cafeteria for many years making amazing homemade meals. She was most proud of starting their first breakfast program. Mary truly loved children. Mary and Eddie spent many winters in Okeechobee FL fishing and socializing. Mary was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church in Peoria, IL. She was a very active member for many years in the VFW Post 3883 Woman's Auxiliary and American Legion Post 979 Woman's Auxiliary of Bartonville. Mary's family would like to thank the staff of Reflections for their loving care for the last two and a half years and Transition's Hospice. Visitation will be Saturday June 25, 2022 at St. Ann Catholic Church, 1010 Louisa St. Peoria, IL from 9:00 to 10:30. Mass will follow with Father Jeremy Freehill as celebrant. Inurnment of ashes will be at a later date in Parkview Cemetery in Peoria, IL. Memorial contributions may be made to The Alzheimer's Association, 614 W. Glen Ave. Peoria, IL 61614 or to Sophia's Kitchen, 504 Fulton St. Peoria, IL 61602. Online condolences may be left at www.schmidt-haller.com. Cemetery Details Parkview Cemetery 2001 N. University Street Peoria , IL 61604 Previous Events Visitation JUN 25. 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM (CT) St. Ann's Catholic Church 1009 S. Louisa Street Peoria , IL 61605 Memorial Mass JUN 25. 11:00 AM (CT) St. Ann's Catholic Church 1009 S. Louisa Street Peoria , IL 61605

Mary M. Kallister

January 5, 1932 - June 2, 2022