Mary D. (Crady) Vaile

DIXON- Mary D. Vaile, 84, of Dixon, passed away on Monday, January 9, 2017 at Dixon Healthcare and Rehab. 

Mary was born on February 6, 1932 in Buda, Illinois, the daughter of Churchill and Mabel (Friend) Crady.  She married Martin Schaefer on March 24, 1950.  She later married James “Jerry” Vaile on October 4, 1985 in Dixon.  Jerry preceded her in death. 

Surviving are her two sons, Martin (Kelly) Schaefer of Rock Falls and Kim (Mary) Schaefer of Morrison; five stepchildren, Rosemary (Grady) Watson of Indianapolis, Gary (Deb) Vaile of Sherwood, AR, Kenneth (Cheryle) Vaile of Bedford, TX, Martin (Michelle) Vaile of Dixon, and Edward (Lana) Vaile of Dixon; 9 grandchildren; 8 step grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; and 9 step great-grandchildren.

Preceding her in death are her parents; one son Gary Schaefer; her first husband, Martin Schaefer; two sisters, Inez Mardelle Schaefer and Doris Weir; and one brother, Raymond Crady. 

Mary worked as a waitress at the Fireside Inn in Harmon, then for many years as a commissary clerk for the Dixon State School.  She later went on to work for BorgWarner, but she most enjoyed her work as a school bus aide alongside her husband Jerry. 

Good friends, good conversation, and her family are just a few of the things that Mary loved in life.  She was strong-willed, spiritual, stubborn, and loving in her own way. But most of all, she was a devoted mother who will be dearly missed.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, January 14, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at Northside Baptist Church, 598 River ln. Dixon, IL, with Pastor Dan Bentz officiating.  A gathering of friends and family will be from 10:00 a.m. to the time of service.

Memorial contributions may be made in Mary’s honor to Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon, Illinois.

Cremation rights have been entrusted to Chapel Hill Funeral Home, 1121 N. Galena Ave., Dixon. 

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