Mary Irene Covert, 86, of Sandwich passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 4, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on April 7, 1937 to Charles S. and Eva (Saunders) McCaslin in Herrick Township, IL. She married DeForrest “Buzz” Covert on July 2, 1953 in Ottawa, IL and they were happily married for 53 years. She worked at Holland’s Drug Store in Sandwich for many years. Later, she and her husband owned and operated Mary’s Old House of Antiques in Sandwich. Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family.
She is survived by one daughter, Susan C. (Ronald) Wright of Ottawa, IL, two sons, Gary L. (Kathy) Covert of Sandwich, IL and David F. (Melonie) Covert of Millbrook, IL; ten grandchildren, seventeen great-grandchildren; five great-great grandchildren and two more on the way; one sister, Vicky Latham of MS; and two brothers, Kenneth and Keith McCaslin of IL.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and her husband DeForrest “Buzz”, and eight brothers and sisters.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at Burkhart-Eighner Funeral Home in Sandwich, IL. with Pastor Matt Jones officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Sandwich, IL. Visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Monday, May 8, 2023 at the funeral home. Memorials may be directed to a charity of one’s choice. For more information or to sign the online guestbook go to www.EighnerFuneralHomes.com
Burkhart-Eighner Funeral Home
606 E. Arnold Rd.
Sandwich, Il. 60548
(815) 786-2165
She is survived by one daughter, Susan C. (Ronald) Wright of Ottawa, IL, two sons, Gary L. (Kathy) Covert of Sandwich, IL and David F. (Melonie) Covert of Millbrook, IL; ten grandchildren, seventeen great-grandchildren; five great-great grandchildren and two more on the way; one sister, Vicky Latham of MS; and two brothers, Kenneth and Keith McCaslin of IL.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and her husband DeForrest “Buzz”, and eight brothers and sisters.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at Burkhart-Eighner Funeral Home in Sandwich, IL. with Pastor Matt Jones officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Sandwich, IL. Visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Monday, May 8, 2023 at the funeral home. Memorials may be directed to a charity of one’s choice. For more information or to sign the online guestbook go to www.EighnerFuneralHomes.com
Burkhart-Eighner Funeral Home
606 E. Arnold Rd.
Sandwich, Il. 60548
(815) 786-2165
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