Mary Jane Morris, 81, of Springfield, died at 1:20 p.m. Friday, September 23, 2005 at her residence. Mary was born January 16, 1924 in Springfield the daughter of Gerald and Gertrude Corcoran Sturgis. She married Clifford Morris in 1945 in Springfield; he preceded her in death in 1995. Mrs. Morris retired from her job as a clerk at Bachman-Keefner Drugstore in 1989. She was a member of St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church, the American Legion Auxiliary and Ladies Auxiliary VFW Post 32. She is survived by one brother: Edward (wife, Molly) Sturgis of Springfield; several nieces and nephews; two great-nephews; two great-nieces; one great-great-nephew and one great-great-niece. Family will receive friends from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Monday, September 26, 2005 at Kirlin-Egan & Butler Funeral Home, 900 S. 6th St. Springfield. Visitation will begin with a prayer service at 5:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 9:15 a.m. Tuesday, September 27, 2005 at St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church, 1020 N. Milton, Springfield with Reverend Donald Meehling celebrant. Burial will follow at Camp Butler National Cemetery. The family of Mary Jane Morris is being served by Kirlin-Egan & Butler Funeral Home, 900 S. 6th St. Springfield.
