LEWISTOWN, IL - Mary J. Dietz, age 94, of Lewistown, died at 2:13 PM Wednesday, February 14, 2007 at Graham Hospital in Canton.

She was born July 9, 1912 at Lewistown, the daughter of Theral W. and Elsie P. (Murphy) Nate. She married Clarence J. Dietz on August 24, 1940 at Peoria. He died October 10, 1993. She was also preceded in death by her parents, 1 son David Dietz, 1 daughter Martha Scrogum, and 3 sisters.

Surviving are 6 grandchildren Liz (Steve) Johnson of Farmington, Joe (Jamey) Dietz of Lewistown, Phillip (Michelle) Scrogum of Kingdom City, MO; Nicole Dietz of Canton, Jonathan Scrogum of Lewistown, Peter (Stephanie) Scrogum of Table Grove, 11 Great Grandchildren, and 1 brother James Nate of San Diego, CA.

Mary was a school teacher for several years at the former Hulvey School in rural Lewistown, she also worked at the former Block & Kuhl Department Store and Roselles Ice Cream Store both of Peoria, she also owned and operated a restaurant in Lewistown, and sat with and assisted elderly people.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday at the Henry-Lange Memorial Home in Lewistown with Reverend Sue Roat officiating. Burial will be at Oak Hill Cemetery at Lewistown. Visitation will be held 1 hour prior to services at the memorial home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lewistown Rescue Squad.

Mary J Dietz