Obituaries

Mary Frances Ogilvie Cassidy

January 3rd, 1929 – August 10th, 2025

Mary Frances Ogilvie Cassidy, 96, died on Sunday morning, August 10, 2025, at the Elms in Macomb, IL. She was born on January 3, 1929, in Beardstown, Illinois, a daughter of C.R. and Frances (Birnbaum) Ogilvie. She married William Cassidy on June 8, 1947, in Beardstown. He preceded her in death on January 2, 2009.

She is survived by two children, Ann (and Ray) Patridge and James (and Cindy) Cassidy, all of Table Grove; six grandchildren, Jesse Patridge of Macomb, Skylar Patridge of Sante Fe, New Mexico, Lindsey (and Andrew) Knopp of Marion, Iowa, T.J. (and Deanna) Cassidy of Peoria, Kari Derry of Astoria, and Julie (and Mike) Keehnast of Valley Park, Missouri; eleven great-grandchildren, Liam and Norah Knopp, Rowan and Aniston Cassidy, Aaron, Megan, Caitlin and Lauren Keehnast, Lexie Miller, Trey Heller, and Drew Derry; and one great-great-grandson, Russell Alan Miller.

She was preceded in death by one brother, Don R. Ogilvie, and one granddaughter, Leslie Ann Cassidy.

Mary moved to Table Grove with her family during World War II. She graduated from Table Grove High School in 1946 and attended Western Illinois University, where she studied art. She continued to make art all of her life, working in several mediums, including oil painting, pen & ink, weaving, and other textile arts.

She lived in Santa Fe, New Mexico for 26 years, moving back to Wesley Village in Macomb, Illinois, in November of 2024. While in New Mexico she worked at the Georgia O’keeffe Museum, the Santa Fe Opera gift shop, and as a sales associate for Nambe Designs. She also worked as and assistant to Kathryn Flynn, the founder and director of the National New Deal Preservation Association.

In Table Grove, Mary was active for many years in the Table Grove Community Church and was a member of Chapter C, P.E.O. in Vermont. More recently she was a member of Chapter ME, P.E.O. in Macomb. She enjoyed visits from her grandchildren, traveling, was an avid reader, and painted miniature oil paintings well into her nineties.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, August 23, 2025 from 2 to 4 pm at the Table Grove Community Center. Interment will be at a later date in the Harris Cemetery in Table Grove. Memorials may be made to the Table Grove Fire & Rescue Squad, the William L. Hipsley Trust, or the donor’s choice.

Condolences

August 12th, 2025

To all of Mary’s family, I am sorry for your loss. Dr Naff

August 12th, 2025

Jim and Ann, I am so sorry for your loss of your mother, but grateful that she lived. R.I.P. Mary

August 12th, 2025

So very sorry. Sharon Stracker

August 12th, 2025

We send our deepest condolences to the family. Mary was a very pretty and colorful lady, very talented and fun. She will be sadly missed. John & Sandy Bybee

August 12th, 2025

Jim and Ann, so sorry for the loss of your mother! She and your father were both wonderful people and neighbors! May fond memories help you through this difficult time!
Wayne Demott

August 12th, 2025

Jim sorry to hear of you mother's passing. Prayers for you and your family.
Dean Southerd

August 13th, 2025

I am shocked and saddened to learn of Mary’s passing. I was tickled when she moved to Wesley. I had known her as a PEO Sister before she went to Santa Fe. She will be missed here at Wesley

August 13th, 2025

Jim,sorry to hear of your mom's passing.
Todd Carithers

August 14th, 2025

Ann and Jim...My sincerest condolences to you and the entire family. My God bless her and keep her. The family of Janis Weaver

August 14th, 2025

I am so sorry for your loss. I have several paintings of hers and often think of her when I am looking at them. She was so talented! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. Bob and Debbie Carithers and Family

August 14th, 2025

We are so sorry for your loss. She was always kind and friendly. We always enjoyed visiting with her when we lived in Table Grove. Prayers for Ann and Jim and family will continue, as you go through this difficult time of loss. Rick and Kathy Heller and our family

August 14th, 2025

Ann and Jim. Thinking of you all. Will always remember both your parents fondly. I have a pen and ink drawing of the Bernadotte bridge hanging above my desk that I look at often. I'm sure she is painting new landscapes. Judson Waters

August 14th, 2025

To all we are so sorry to hear of this loss.MARY was a great lady. She will be miss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

August 14th, 2025

sorry to hear of your mothers passing. my condolences.julie peak doherty

August 14th, 2025

Ann, Jim and the rest of the family so sorry to hear of your loss. She will be missed by many!! Thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Joe Hughes

August 14th, 2025

Jim and Cindy, we are so sorry for your loss. Mary was a sweet heart, I remember being neighbors with her and Bill when I was a kid on the farm. April and Wesley Stoneking

August 15th, 2025

Ann and Jim. So so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Heartfelt sympathy and prayers to you and your families. Jamell Harris Adkisson

August 15th, 2025

So sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. I took art lessons from her in the summers. She was a sweet lady. 🙏🏻

August 16th, 2025

Ann I was so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. It's hard to lose a parent. May she rest in peace. Judy(Keefauver)Bloyd

August 16th, 2025

S0rry for your loss Beautiful Lady

August 17th, 2025

Jim and Cindy. Sincere sympathy to you and your family. Wishing you the best during this difficult time. Nelda and Kathy Fell; Melba and Joe Harris

August 20th, 2025

Ann and Jim, so sorry to hear this. Your mom was one of the folks who made Table Grove interesting! Jay Waters