Mary 'Marzy' Fertaly

Mary C. "Marzy" Fertaly, 67, of Westville, passed away at 11:03pm, Monday, March 14, 2016, at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana. She was born on April 27, 1948, in Danville, IL, the daughter of John E. and Lois {Sneyd} Fertaly. Mary attended St. Mary's School, Schlarman, and Danville Area Community College. She continued her education through SIU and also at EIU. Mary was a teacher at St. Mary's early on in her life where she taught fourth grade. She later continued to work as a substitute teacher for District 118. She was employed at A.C. Nielson for 20 years in marketing. Mary later became a train engineer working for C.S.X. Railroad and retiring from there. Mary was a member of St. Mary's Church. She belonged to the American Legion Women's Auxiliary of Westville, Secretary of the Elk's Club, member of the Lions Club of Westville, and also of the Danville Art League, as well as serving as Lieutenant Governor for Toast Masters. Mary enjoyed playing softball with the Adult Mix League and playing Scrabble. She was also known to be great with Trivia questions. She was very involved with her community and was a true educator. Most of all, Mary loved being with her family. She will be missed by: her mother, Lois Fertaly of Westville; her sisters, Rita (Richard) Bois of Indiana & Elaine Shaw of Westville; her nieces, Jennifer Fertaly, Kaitlin Fertaly, & Sarah Bois; her nephew, Josh Bois; her great nieces & nephews, John, Christopher, Timothy, Mack, & Madeline; and her special friend, Bob Hardesty. She also leaves behind her dog, Pepper, and her cat, Kitty Cat. She was preceded in death by her father, John E., and her brother, John M. Fertaly. A Celebration of Mary's life will be held at 10:00am, Saturday, March 19, 2016, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 231 N State St, Westville, with Father Timothy Saupp&egrave officiating. Visitation will be 5pm-8pm, Friday, March 18, 2016, at Sunset-Urbas Funeral Chapel, Westville. As per her wishes, Mary will be cremated and later be laid to rest in Sts. Peter & Paul Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to Vermilion County Animal Shelters or American Cancer Society.

Visitation Mar 18, 2016 Friday, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Sunset-Urbas Funeral Chapel 414 S. State Street Westville, IL 61883 Service Mar 19, 2016 Saturday, 10:00 AM St. Mary's Catholic Church 231 N State St Westville, Illinois 61883 Final Resting Place Sts. Peter & Paul Cemetery Westville Westville, IL 61883