Mary Martha (O’Brien) Crone

CHILLICOTHE - Mary Martha (O’Brien) Crone, age 80, of Chillicothe, IL, passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2024, at home, with her family.

Born in Peoria, IL, and raised in Peoria Heights, IL, she attended Richwoods High School and graduated from Fort Lauderdale High School. After graduating from Midstate College, she worked at Western Illinois University and University of Chicago before taking time off to raise her children. The remainder of her career was spent at ACPM Podiatry, where she was the office manager. Throughout her life, she was an avid volunteer, including over a decade as a girl scout leader. She was an active member of TOPS, Red Hat and Optimists of Chillicothe.

Mary was a generous and kindhearted person with a large network of friends. She was a talented artist and enjoyed bowling in her younger years.

Mary was a loving wife, sister, mother and grandmother. She is survived by her daughters, Wendy Crone (Alan Carroll) of McFarland, WI, and Trisha Zoller (Jason) of Old Hickory, TN; grandchildren, Caitlyn Zoller and William “Liam” Carroll; sister, Judith E. (O’Brien) McMillan; cousin, Dennis Tracy (Carol); and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Richard W. Crone; and parents, William G. O’Brien and Lois C. (Walmsley) O’Brien.

Please note that no services will be held, by her request. Memorial donations may be made to the Community Needs Agency of Chillicothe, 908 N. Second Street, Chillicothe, IL 61523; and the Chillicothe Town Theatre through the International Optimist Foundation (Town Theatre Kids Count, c/o Chillicothe Optimists Club, P.O. Box 72, Chillicothe, IL 61523).

Arrangements by Bond Memorial Chapel, N. Mt. Juliet Road and Weston Drive, Mt. Juliet, TN, 615-773-2663, www.bondmemorial.com.