Mary was born November 16, 1939 in Peoria, IL to Fred and Emma (DeSutter) Schaefer. She married Frederick J. Claybaugh on May 19, 1973 in Peoria. He preceded her in death on June 30, 2015 in Peoria.
Also preceding her in death were her parents and a sister, Rose Mary Henard.
Surviving is a sister, June Edwards of East Peoria and several nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews and great great nieces and nephews.
Mary was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church in Bartonville and worked as a secretary first with Carter Paper for 16 years and then with District 150 for 16 years, retiring in 1990. Mary and her husband enjoyed playing Mr. and Mrs. Santa Clause since 1975 for many different organizations and schools throughout the Peoria Area. Mary Ann and her husband were also past Avon representatives and enjoyed square dancing and attending many Peoria Chiefs Baseball games and Rivermen Hockey games together.
A funeral mass will be at 11:00 am on Thursday, June 30, 2022 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Bartonville, with visitation one hour prior to the service. Father Charles Klamut will officiate. Burial will follow the service at St. Joseph Cemetery in West Peoria. Davison Fulton Woodland Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to St. Anthony Catholic Church. Words of comfort can be shared with the family at www.Davison-Fulton.com.
