

Mary “Jane” Rice, 85, of Springfield, died at 1:13 a.m. on November 24, 2006 at Memorial Medical Center. Jane was born May 31, 1921 in Springfield, the daughter of Phillip L. and Hallie F. Fernandes Watts. Jane was employed as an accountant by the State of Illinois, she also worked at Jane Bryant Bridal. She was a member of Phi Tau Mega Sorority, Powder Puff Ladies Club, TRN Club, Lake Press Club, DAV Club and Anchor Boat Club. Jane also enjoyed gambling and bowling. She was preceded in death by her parents, son: Rick Heimlich; grandson: John Heimlich and brother: Phillip Watts. She is survived by three sons: Jim (wife, Patsy) Herron, David (wife, Cathy) Heimlich and Phil (wife, Kathy) Heimlich all of Springfield; two daughters: Sandra (husband, Jim) Taylor of Thousand Oaks, CA and Sally (husband, Jeff) Gebhardt of Springfield; two step-daughters: Maureen (husband, Chris) Kendal of Ohio and Katie (husband, Mike) Terrel of Ohio; twelve grandchildren: Scott (wife, Karen) Herron, Julie Herron, Janie Heimlich, Shawn Gebhardt, Liz (husband, John) Gengle, Ike Heimlich, Beth Heimlich, Katie Heimlich, Lindsey Woolfolk, Michael Clutts, David Heimlich, Desten Heimlich, Schulyer Heimlich and Rikki Heimlich; seven step-grandchildren: Mary Kate Kendel, Everett Graves, Madeline Graves, Mike Terrel and Ben Terrel and Chuck and Tonya Gebhardt; five great-grandchildren: Colleen and Kelley Herron, Hallie and Emily Gengle and Joseph Heimlich; two sisters: Shirley (husband, Al) Gunsch and Phylis (husband, Lavern) Sproat both of Phoenix, AZ; one brother: Tom (wife, Patsy) Watts of Glendale, AZ; and many nieces and nephews. Cremation was accorded by the Cremation Tribute Center, 900 S. 6th St., Springfield. A Memorial Gathering will be held from 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 29, 2006 at Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home, 900 S. 6th St., Springfield. Memorial Services will be at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 29, 2006 at Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home with Linda Vonck officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to: St. John’s Hospital, Hospice Program, 800 E. Carpenter, Springfield, IL 62702, or to: Ronald McDonald House of Central Illinois, 610 N. 7th St., Springfield, IL 62702-5329. The family of Mary “Jane” Rice is being served by Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home, 900 S. 6th St., Springfield.
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