Mae L. Laws

Mae L. Laws, age 90 of Keyesport, entered into rest on Sunday, August 12, 2012, at Fair Oaks Nursing Home in Greenville, Illinois. Mrs. Laws was born on September 17, 1921, in Clinton County, Illinois, a daughter of Edme and Leta (Pierson) Ronat. She married Martin Laws on January 4, 1939 in St. Louis, and he preceded her in death in 1976. Survivors include 3 daughters - Sharon Engelke and husband Richard of Edgemont, Illinois, Bette Schreiber and husband James of Olathe, Kansas and Sally Andrews and husband Robert of St. Charles, Missouri; 2 sons - Jack Laws and wife Beverly of New Douglas, Illinois and Bradford Laws of Keyesport, Illinois; 14 grandchildren, 2 step grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren; 2 step great grandchildren and 2 nephews - Ronald and James Ronat. In addition to her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by a son - Terry Laws in 1999 and 3 brothers - Dennis, Dallas and Raymond Ronat. Mae was a homemaker and attended the Keyesport Methodist Church. She did volunteer work with the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts and was a member of the Royal Neighbors since 1945. A graveside service will be held at McKendree Chapel Cemetery near Keyesport at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, August 14, 2012 with Rev. Edmund Schmulback officiating. Friends are asked to gather at the cemetery. Memorials in memory of Mrs. Laws are suggested to McKendree Chapel Cemetery or to the Keyesport Methodist Church and will be received at Zieren Day Funeral Home. Previous EventsGraveside Service
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
McKendree Chapel Cemetery Keyesport Road
Keyesport, IL 62253