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Funeral: 3 p.m. Saturday, May 23, 2015, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Visitation: 1-3 p.m. Saturday, May 23, 2015, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Interment: St. John's Lutheran Cemetery
Mayme E. Casolari, age 99, of Flora, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2015, at Flora Gardens Care Center in Flora.
Mayme was born January 30, 1916 in Polley, Wisconsin, to Henry R. and Jennie Mae (Christianson) Smith. She married John J. Casolari on June 30, 1937 in Medford, WI. He preceded her in death on January 16, 1990. Mayme was a devoted wife and mother. She was a good cook and loved to bake, often sharing her homemade cookies with the neighborhood children. Mayme was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Louisville.
She is survived by her children: John L. (Alice) Casolari of Flora, Karen (Dan) Powell of Flora, and Dennis Casolari of Ohio; 7 grandchildren: John R. (Angela) Casolari of Flora, James (Kim) Casolari of Flora, Cindy (Alex) Walker of Lily, KY, Debbie (Darren) Sheehan of Bloomington, Michael (Sarah) Powell of Bloomington, Mark Robert Casolari of Carbondale, and Scott (Laura) Casolari of Louisville; 13 great-grandchildren; 6 great-great-grandchildren; 1 sister: Nina Denning of Flora, 1 brother: Gordon (Ruby) Smith of Fairfield; along with many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, 10 brothers and sisters, and a great-granddaughter: Meagan Casolari.
A funeral service for Mayme Casolari will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 23, 2015 at Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, with Pastor Mark Canada officiating. Visitation will be from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, May 23rd, at the funeral home. Interment will follow in St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery, Louisville, with Pastor Ryan Eden officiating. Memorial donations may be made to St. John’s Lutheran Church and will be accepted at the funeral home.
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So very sorry for your loss God grant this family your grace and love..
She was one of the nicest people you could ever ask for. Where ever you saw her she always had the biggest smile. Sorry for you loss but know that GOD gained another angel. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sorry for your loss. Always a very sweet lady.
Aunt Mayme was simply the best! She always made you feel special and welcomed whenever you were around her! What a great wonderful life and family she created.
My thoughts and prayers for your entire family. She was a sweet lady and I'm sure you have a lot of wonderful memories.
Peace, Prayers, and Blessings. I was wonderful to know Mayme.
We are so sorry for your loss. Mrs. Casolari was an exceptional woman. God bless y'all.
John, Alice, Karen and Dan, I am thinking of you during this time of loss. I extend my sympathy and heartfelt concern for all your family. May God grant you comfort and peace during the coming days and weeks.
Aunt Mayme was one of kind! I can still smell her cinnamon toast. It was the best. Played alot of cards, yahtzee and always had a blast at Aunt Maymes and Uncle Johns!! She always seemed to be smiling and laughing! Love you!!
Rest in peace my sweet Sister-in-Law. It was always a joy to be with you. Now you can add to the joy in heaven. My thoughts and prayers are with you John, Alice, Karen, Dan, and Dennis.
My Aunt Mayme was always a lovely woman and visiting her was a joyous (and delicious) occasion. Her hugs were the best. Now God gets her hugs but we have the memories. Debbie and I will be keeping Mayme and our cousins John, Alice, Karen, Dan and Dennis, in our thoughts and in our prayers.
Dear Karen, John, Dennis and family, As I have learned, there is never an ok time to say good-bye to your mom. Mayme has a very special place in my heart. She was always the most welcoming, loving and interested person. Whenever we would invade your home, she would welcome us with open arms, listen to everything we children had to say and encouraged us to chat, play and enjoy ourselves. Oh my goodness, she gave the best hugs and never seemed to age! She could cook up a storm and seemed to be everywhere at once. I don't think I ever heard a complaint or negative word from her. Your home was the first place I had homemade ice cream, played horse shoes, found coal for a coal garden, and got to walk downtown to go shopping! Some people and memories become a part of you, and you just never forget. I will always remember her welcoming loving spirit! I love you all!
Sorry for your loss. You were fortunate to have her for so many years.
I will always remember John and Mayme fondly. They were an absolute delight to visit. The world was a better place because of these sweet people.
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