Marian Fitzpatrick 85, of Springfield, passed away Thursday evening, August 19, 2010 at Memorial Medical Center.
She was born October 14, 1924 in Virden, the daughter of Clarence and Minnie Sodey Mumbower. She married Vincent Fitzpatrick November 27, 1947 and he preceded her in death in 1991. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Janet Fitzpatrick Sanderson in July of 2010.
Mrs. Fitzpatrick graduated from Virden Community High School as Valedictorian of the class of 1942. She was a member of the National Honor Society. She was employed by the law firm of Sorling, Northrup, Hanna, Cullen and Cochran for many years. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, the Two by Two Sunday School class, United Methodist Women and the Mary Circle.
Surviving are her children; Donna (Kent) Sollenberger of Sugar Land, TX, and David (Jan) Fitzpatrick of Rochester, IL. She has six grandchildren and three great grandsons.
Arrangements are under the direction of Bisch and Son Funeral Home 505 E. Allen in Springfield, where funeral services will be on Monday August 23, 2010 at 1:00 PM with Dr. Roger Ross officiating. Burial will follow in Virden Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12 noon until time of services at 1;00 pm.
Those that wish may direct memorial contributions in her memory to the American Family Children's Hospital 1675 Highland Ave., Madison, WI 53705
Please visit the online "Life Remembered Story" at www.bischandsonfuneralhome.com where tributes and condolences may be left for the family.
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