Catherine Marie “Mick” Sheedy, 88, of Morrisonville, died at 1:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 12, 2020, at her residence.
The family will receive guests from 4 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 14, at St. Maurice Catholic Church, located at 706 South East 4th Street in Morrisonville. The visitation will begin with a prayer service. Funeral mass will be celebrated at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 15, at St. Maurice Catholic Church, with The Very Rev. Albert Allen V.F. as celebrant. Interment will follow at St. Maurice Catholic Cemetery in Morrisonville. Perfetti-Assalley Funeral Home in Morrisonville is assisting the family with arrangements.
Mrs. Sheedy was born July 11, 1931, in Morrisonville, the daughter of Linus and Marie (Millburg) Grundy. She married Richard “Dick” Sheedy on Oct. 28, 1951, at St. Maurice Catholic Church in Morrisonville., he preceded her in death on March 25, 2000.
Mrs. Sheedy graduated from Morrisonville High School and spent the majority of her adult life as a homemaker. In her later years, she enjoyed feeding the students at Morrisonville High School and middle school as a cook in the school cafeteria. Mrs. Sheedy was dedicated to her community and her church, and would help with any function and fundraiser.
She was a lifelong member of St. Maurice Catholic Church, longtime member of the Altar and Rosary Society, National Association of Foresters, Morrisonville Community Club, the American Legion Post #721 Auxiliary, and was an honorary member of the Knights of Columbus Post #1151, where for many years she cooked for their monthly meals. She was also an avid Chicago Cubs and Fighting Illini fan.
She was preceded in death by her parents; sons, Patrick and David Sheedy; grandchildren, Gabriel Webb and Kayla Bethard; great-granddaughter, Alli Bethard; sisters, Barbara “Babe” Todt and Theresa Seelbach; and brothers, John Robert and Wayne L. Grundy.
Mrs. Sheedy is survived by her children, Michael ( Linda) Sheedy of Morrisonville, Donnie (Mary) Sheedy of Morrisonville, Karen ( Ronnie) Rundle of Witt, Diane (Brian) Rush of Morrisonville, Ronnie (Renee) Sheedy of Morrisonville and Lisa (Mike) Tester of Nokomis; daughter-in-law, Gloria (Dave) Sheedy Mahan; 17 grandchildren; several great grandchildren; sisters, Marge Held of Raymond, Helen “Shorty” Healy of Springfield, Mae Hilby of Springfield, Ruth “Tip” Matli of Harvel, Alice “Pudge” Downey of Morrisonville and Rose Gowin of Morrisonville; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Memorial Contributions may be made to St. Louis Catholic School in Nokomis or Shriners Hospitals for Children, at 2900 Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL, 33607. Donations of food may be brought to the Morrisonville Knights of Columbus Hall on Sunday.
Condolences may be left online at www.assalleyfuneralhomes.com.
