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Bureau County Republican, Illinois, 8 February 2025
Mary L. Bass
Born: May 1, 1943 in Springfield, IL
Died: February 4, 2025 in Bloomington, IL
Mary Louise Bass, age 81, of Princeton, formerly of Walnut, died Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center in Bloomington, IL.
Mary was born May 1, 1943 in Springfield, IL, the daughter of Edwin and Gwen Wilson. She was a graduate of Walnut High School and attended Western Illinois University. She was married to the late Gary Roush, and later married Wallace Bass on August 16, 1975 in Walnut. He preceded her in death on March 30, 2012. Mary was a member of the Walnut United Methodist Church for many years. More recently, she was a member of the Princeton First United Methodist Church.
Mary was devoted to her family. She loved plants and flowers, and she was a true animal lover. She thoroughly enjoyed showing her dogs, especially Caspian.
She is survived by her daughter, Sara (Jason) Hildebrand; two sons, Glenn (Patricia) Bass and John (Suzanne) Bass; five grandchildren, Christian Prieman, Maddie Hildebrand, Bryce Hildebrand, Joel (Kathryn) Bass, Julie (Matt) Ransom; two great-grandchildren, Henry and Silas Ransom; and special family members, Donna Harris and her children, Kelly Harris, Kari (Dave) Van de Walle and family, Kim (Charlie) Cowherd and family, and Beverly Jones and her children, Cory Jones and Carmen (Eric) Balota and family.
She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; her daughter, Colleen Prieman; her infant son, Gary Roush Jr.; and her sister, Linda Frazier.
A visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the Garland Funeral Home in Walnut. The funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Michael Hickok of Princeton First United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be at the Walnut Cemetery. Afterwards, please join the family for a gathering at The Shed Tap N Grill in Walnut.
Donations may be made to Princeton First United Methodist Church in Mary's memory.
Online condolences may be sent to www.garlandfuneralhomes.com.
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Bassett Family Association Database
1943 - 2025 (81 years)