She was born on November 29, 1946 in Beardstown, IL, the daughter of the late James H and Doris (Fairow) Lyons. She married Michael S. Rhodes on June 21, 1983 in Springfield, and he preceded her in death on Feb. 2, 2014.
Mary Jane was retired but previously had worked as an LPN at various nursing homes. She really enjoyed gardening and was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan.
She is survived by many nieces and nephews, two brothers, a sister, a step-daughter Madlyn, and a granddaughter Rachel.
Besides her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by her son John Michael.
Services are under the direction of Bisch and Son Funeral Home, 505 E. Allen, Springfield. Per her wishes, cremation rites were accorded. A graveside memorial service will be held on Thursday, February 18, 2016 at 4 pm at Walnut Ridge Cemetery in Virginia, IL.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association.
Please visit the online obituary at www.bischandsonfuneralhome.com where tributes and condolences may be left for the family.
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