Obit: Moore, Mary Kathryn (1927 - 2015)

Contact: Robert Lipprandt
bob@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Moore, Shannon

----Source: The Star News (Medford, WI) 10/22/2015

Moore, Mary Kathryn (Shannon) (17 MAY 1927 - 30 SEP 2015)

Mary Kathryn (Shannon) Moore, 88, died on Sept. 30, at her home in Oak Lawn, IL, in the company of her children, her caregiver, and Advocate Hospice. Mary was preceded, in death, by her husband of 48 years, Gerald Corrigan Moore, in 2000.

Mary was born on May 17, 1927 and graduated, in 1949, from St Mary of the Woods College with a Bachelor of Science degree in dietetics. She married Jerry in 1951 and together they raised 8 children, Kathleen (Kitty), Maureen, Julie, Patricia, Stephen, Martha, Gerald Jr., and Rosemary. They are also survived by 5 grandchildren.

Mary Kay and Jerry began their adventure to the north woods in 1975 when Jerry bought a piece of property, sight unseen, out of an ad in the Chicago Tribune. Little did they know it would take 15 years to develop the land. But, with the help of friends and neighbors in Rib Lake, they built their cozy home in the woods and lived their dream, to revel in the quiet harmony of nature, God’s signature of Love. They enjoyed travelling around Wisconsin, watching the fall colors, winter snow, rebirth of spring, and summer baseball at Chet and Bernie’s. Mary Kay was a volunteer at The Little Store in Medford.

In 2004, Mary Kay sold the Rib Lake home to her daughter, Kitty, who continues to live there, full time. But “Mom” was a frequent, much loved, visitor, home decorator, mega-shopper, favorite travel companion, wise counselor, revered family matriarch, and all round best friend.

Funeral services were held at St. Barnabas Church, in Chicago, on Oct. 6 and she was laid to rest at All Saints Cemetery in Des Plaines, Ill. on Oct. 7. For online condolences, please visit www.donnellanfuneralhome.com.