Mary E. (Close) Ing Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

PEORIA- Mary E. (Close) Ing, 47, of Peoria, IL passed away Monday, October 14, 2019 at home. She was born April 11, 1972 in Peoria, IL to John and Patricia (Welch) Close. She married Stephen Ing on June 12, 2017 in Peoria. He survives. Also surviving are her sons, Juliene Close of Peoria, IL and Timothy Taylor of Georgia; granddaughters, Jaylinn Close of Peoria, Laila Buschong of Manito, IL and Skylynn Buschong of Manito, IL; mother and step-father, Patricia (Ernest) Taylor of Peoria, IL; siblings, Wesley Wainwright, Melissa Wells, Buffy Close, Nicklaus Barnett all of Peoria, IL and Ryan Anderson of East Peoria, IL; step-sons, Jacob Buschong of Manito, IL, Justin Adams of Pekin, IL and Michael Buschong of Manito, IL; step-brother Eddie (Susan) Johnson of Florida; many nieces, nephews, Aunts, Uncles, and a loving extended family and friends. Mary was preceded in death by her father, John Close; grandmother Marjorie Welch; grandfather Emmet Welch; and grandmother Eileen Reyes. Mary was a genuine angel radiating the most beautiful light throughout life. She loved absolutely everyone she met and would immediately invite them to be a part of her family. Her heart was so full of love and laughter that she wanted to share with everyone. If Mary was in the room, everyone was laughing and happy, even if you did not feel like smiling. Every hug she gave was a full on huge embrace that made you feel her love. Juliene, TJ, and her grandchildren were the light of her life, and she simply adored her husband Steve. Mary spent every moment making sure they all were happy and taken care of. Please always remember Mary’s love, beautiful smile, infectious laugh, and a desire to have the most fun she could. Warrior for life…. and now Warrior with wings! Here’s to you Mary! Woot Woot!!! Visitation will be held on Monday, October 21, 2019 from 6-8 p.m. at Schmidt-Haller Burial and Cremation Services, 1625 W. Candletree Dr., Suite D, Peoria, IL 61614. Private family services will be held. Burial will be in Maple Ridge Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at www.schmidthaller.com

Mary E. (Close) Ing

April 11, 1972 - October 14, 2019