Mary M. Goss Obituary (1921 - 2020)

Mary M. Goss, 99, of Le Roy, Illinois, passed away September 10, 2020, at 11:20A.M. at her home in Le Roy, Illinois. A graveside service will be held at 10:30 A.M. Monday, September 14, 2020, in Oak Grove Cemetery, Le Roy, Illinois, with Jeff Mayfield officiating. There will be no visitation. Calvert-Belangee-Bruce Funeral Home of Le Roy, Illinois, is handling the arrangements. Mary was born on September 8, 1921, in Odin, Illinois, the daughter of William and Frances (Keller) Moore. She married Mont Goss on October 27, 1939, in Vincennes, Indiana. Mont passed away January 5, 1988. She is survived by her one son, Tony (Gayle) Goss of Le Roy, Illinois; three grandchildren, Ryan (Amanda) Goss of West Palm Beach, Florida, Sarah (Brian) Willey of Belleville, Illinois, and Daniel (Lauren) Goss of Mt. Zion, Illinois; eight great-grandchildren; one sister, Josephine (Larry) Straub of Casselberry, Florida; one brother, Joseph (Pam) Moore of Newport News, Virginia; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Arthur and Paul Moore; and one sister, Helen Logsdon. Mary worked for the Eureka Company during WWII where she and other "Rosie Riveters" assembled mechanical bomb fuses for the military. Mary retired from Eureka in May 1989, after 45 years. During retirement, Mary enjoyed traveling, going out to dinner, and playing cards with friends. She spent many years gardening and enjoyed sharing her harvest with family and friends. She was a member of the Le Roy Christian Church and the IAM Local #1000. She loved her family and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Le Roy Emergency Ambulance Service, Le Roy Christian Church or Ruel Neal American Legion Post #79.