Mary Louise Engle

Mary Louise Engle, 93, of Palm Bay, Florida, formerly of Danville, died peacefully on Monday, January 31, 2022.

Mary was born on March 31, 1928, in Effingham, Illinois, to Herman and Bridget Buhnekemper Zehner. She married Paul Oden Engle on June 7, 1947. He preceded her in death on June 28, 2007.

Mary is survived by her childrenDianne (C. William) Parker, Marilyn Engle, Paul F. Engle, Teresa (David) Shaft, and John (Michelle) Engle; grandchildrenMichele (Timothy) Turner, Daniel (Gretchen) Parker, Matthew (Casie) Parker, Jennifer (Thomas) Finke, Ryan (Dorothy) Lowery, Sara (Brian) Schull, Laura (Tyler) Dill, and Kathryn (Parker) Radecki; great grandchildrenAaron Turner; Molly and Mason Parker; Madeline Parker; JohnPaul, Dominic, and Charles Finke; Emma, Molly, and Sarah Lowery; Elizabeth Schull; Nicholas Dill; and Paxton Radecki.

The fifth of eight children, Mary was preceded in death by her parents; sisters Norma Wernsing, Sidona Frazier, Margaret Kenter, Bernice Maier; brothers John, Harold (Bud), and Robert Zehner; a granddaughter, Elizabeth Lowery; and special brother- and sister-in-law, Frank and Eleanore Engle.

Mary entered the work force after graduating from St. Anthony High School in Effingham. Through her life she held various positions beginning with Illinois Bell Telephone, Interstate Printers & Publishers, and ending with retirement from Danville Area Community College. She also owned and operated the Mister Softee franchise in Danville with Paul from 1961-1969.

Mary was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Melbourne, Florida, and a past member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Danville. She supported Catholic education and enjoyed countless hours in retirement tutoring students in reading at Holy Family School and as a member of Golden Geese Readers for Second Graders at Our Lady of Lourdes School. Mary enjoyed walking, reading, crafting, and word & number puzzles. While in Danville, Mary volunteered in the Holy Family Gift Shop for several years. Mary was very active in her retirement after her move to Florida and was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Council of Catholic Women and Craft Guild, was an Administrative Assistant Volunteer at Melbourne Central Catholic High School, and was an avid card player with the women in her community. Her most cherished times were spent with her husband and family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Per Marys wishes, please dress in bright colored clothing and join us in celebrating her life. Her family will be receiving guests on Friday, February 11, 2022 from 5:00 pm- 8:00 pm at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center, located at 3940 N. Vermilion Street in Danville. A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, February 12, 2022 at 10:00 am at Holy Family Catholic Church, located at 444 East Main Street in Danville. She will be entombment at Resurrection Cemetery following the services. Per the current health guidelines, we kindly ask everyone in attendance to wear masks and social distance for everyones safety as we celebrate Marys life together.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Schlarman Academy, Holy Family Parish, Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Melbourne, or St. Anthony of Padua Parish in Effingham. Please join Marys family in sharing memories, photos, and videos on her tribute wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com.

Services Visitation Friday February 11, 2022 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Sunset Funeral Home & Cremation Center 3940 N Vermilion St. Danville, Il 61834 Funeral Service Saturday February 12, 2022 10:00 AM Holy Family Catholic Church 444 E Main St Danville, , Illinois (IL) 61832