Mary M. Hillyer

nee McKinley

Hammond, IN

October 29,1929 – August 5, 2022

Mary M. Hillyer, age 92, of Hammond passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Friday, August 5, 2022.

She is survived by her daughter, Darlene Burke of Hammond; grandchildren: Debbie Otarski, Larry Lamonica, T.J. Wells, Brian Wells, Patricia Lamonica, Kay Nelson, Tammy Satterlee and Rick McKee; one sister, Rosalee Martin of Watseka, IL; numerous nieces and nephews; great nieces, nephews, and friends.

Preceded in death by her husband, Bernard Hillyer; parents: Joseph and Flossie McKinley; children: Geraldine McKee of Georgetown, IL, Martha Jo Lamonica of Augusta, GA, Geneva Staehling of Essex, IL and Eddie Hillyer of Piper City, IL; eight brothers and sisters.

A visitation for family and friends will be held on Thursday, August 11, 2022, at Bocken Funeral Home 7042 Kennedy Ave. Hammond, IN 46323 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Funeral service will be held on Friday August 12, 2022, at 12:00 p.m. at R.W. Patterson Funeral Home 401 East Main Street, Braidwood, Il 60408 with visitation from 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Amity Cemetery in Goodwine, IL.

Mary was born in Milford, IL on October 29, 1929. She was a longtime resident of the central Illinois area. She just loved spending time with her family and friends. In her younger years she enjoyed going to the Stock Car Races on Friday and Saturday nights.

For more information you may call Bocken Funeral Home at (219)-844-1600, or www.bockenfunerals.com. Or R.W. Patterson Funeral Home (815)458-2336, or www.rwpattersonfuneralhomes.com.