Obituary of Mary Ellen Geninatti

Mary Ellen Geninatti age 83, of Carlinville, IL passed away on Sunday January 4, 2009 at 1:16 a.m. at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, IL. Mary was born July 24, 1925 to Webster W. Bates and Mary Dewey (Boyd) in Scottville, IL. They preceded her in death along with her sister Martha Bates. On February 17, 1946 she married Raymond C. Geninatti in Carlinville. They were married 58 years. Ray preceded her in death on January 22, 2004. Mary graduated from Carlinville High School with the class of 1944. She is a member of Ss Mary & Joseph Catholic Church. Mary was an avid bridge player and loved to cook, travel and spend time with her family. Survivors include: Teena Kotchka, husband Cliff of Riverside, IL; Janice Geninatti, companion Jack Toman of Glen Carbon, IL; Cindy Geninatti of Carlinville, IL; Richard Geninatti, wife Karen of Carlinville IL; & Lisa Love, husband Roger of Stafford, VA. Also surviving are eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral Information Visitation will be held Wednesday, January 7, 2009 from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. at Ss Mary & Joseph Catholic Church in Carlinville, IL. A prayer service will be held at 3:45 p.m. A funeral mass will be held Thursday, January 8, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. at the church with the Rev. Tom Donovan and Rev. Anthony Pilli officiating. Burial will follow at New Calvary Cemetery. Donations Information Memorials may be made to Anawim Care Trust for orphanage in India. Mail to Davis-Anderson Funeral Home P.O. Box 135 Carlinville, IL 62626