Mary E. Young, 91, died at 3:35 p.m. Thursday, December 29, 2011 at Granite Nursing and Rehab. She was born October 29, 1920 in Eldorado, IL the daughter of Arch and Fannie (Baker) Edwards. She worked for 10 years at Olin Corporation before having children. She was a member and past Matron of the Alton Eastern Star Chapter 775 and was also a member of the Amaranth Charity Court. Mary was an avid bowler and served as secretary of the Owens-Illinois Women's Auxiliary. On September 24, 1948 in Alton she married Richard W. Young. He survives. Also surviving is one daughter, Vicki D. Young of Roxana and her partner Tottie Plessa, three grandchildren and their spouses; Jason (Sarah) Auston of San Diego, CA and their children; Zoey and Hailey Auston, Jamie (Greg) Page of Alton and their son Matthew; Crystal (Rick) Burrell of Godfrey and their daughter Abigale. Two adopted daughters; Christine Jacobs and Katie Cook both of Roxana, two sisters; Imogene Dedic of East Alton and Evelyn Taylor Campbell of Godfrey. She was preceded in death by two brothers; Eugene Edwards and Tom Edwards and one sister; Polly Booten. Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at Gent Funeral Home in Alton. Graveside services will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, January 5, 2012 at Rose Lawn Memory Gardens in Bethalto. Reverend Mike Adams to officiate. Memorials may be made to Siteman Cancer Center.


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