Mary Jane Sherman

Mary Jane Sherman, age 78 of Highland and originally from Carlyle, passed away at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Belleville on Tuesday, January 17, 2017.

Ms. Sherman was born on September 27, 1938 in Salem, Illinois, a daughter of Sylvester J. Ruppel and Elizabeth M. (Rufus) Ginder. She married Richard J. Sherman on May 2, 1959, and they were later divorced.

Mary Jane is survived by her children - Suzanne Sherman of Austin, Texas, Catherine Kruep and husband Tom of Golconda, Illinois, Thomas Sherman, Richard Sherman, II and wife Donna of Germantown, Illinois, Nancy Rensing and husband Marvin of Mascoutah, Illinois, and Paul Sherman and wife Suzanne of Kansas City, Missouri; 12 grandchildren, and 9 great grandsons. She is also survived by a sister - Carol Geiger and husband Mike of Decatur, Illinois; and a brother - John Ruppel and wife Wilma of Florida.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her step-father - Dean Ginder, and by Richard J. Sherman.

Ms. Sherman was a co-owner of the Ben Franklin Store in Carlyle for many years. She continued working in retail sales until she retired. Her hobbies included quilting and working puzzles, and she loved attending family reunions and class reunions. She recently resided at Faith Countryside Homes in Highland and enjoyed day trips and visiting with her neighbors.

Ms. Sherman chose to donate her body to St. Louis University Medical School. A Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, January 28, 2017, at St. Boniface Church in Germantown with Fr. Jim Buerster, officiating. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the charity of the donor's choice and will be accepted at Zieren Funeral Home. Previous EventsMemorial Service
Saturday, January 28, 2017
11:00 AM St. Boniface Church 306 Munster Street
Germantown, IL 62245 Memorial Contribution Charity of the Donor's Choice