Mary L. Eisel

Private family services were held.

Mary L. Eisel, 101, of Lebanon, IL, passed away Friday, September 10, 2021, at Lebanon Care Center.

She was born July 3, 1920, to Charles and Edna (nee Womack) Hammond, in St. Louis, MO.  She married Everett “Bud” Eisel on June 18, 1938, in St. Charles, MO.

Mary lived by the motto, “I won’t ask you to do something if I wouldn’t do it myself.”  She loved the young people at the college and always enjoyed her time with the senior citizens, while serving with Meals on Wheels.  An avid antique collector, she loved a good antique find; and always enjoyed a good game of Bingo.  She loved cats, and red was her favorite color.  Mary grew poppies, lilacs, and surprise lilies; while also admiring roses and peonies.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Edna Hammond; husband, Everett “Bud” Eisel; granddaughter, Ashley Eisel; sisters, Dolores Count, Mildred “Millie” John, Dorothy Urbeck, and Virginia McDonald.

Mary is survived by her sons, Richard “Rick” Eisel, Summerfield, IL, and John Eisel, Cahokia, IL; daughter-in-law, Charlene Arcynski; grandchildren, Trisha (Jason) Schroeder, Les (Alexandra) Eisel, Danielle Eisel; great grandchildren, Owen Schroeder, Keeghan Scott, Gunar Scott, Ashlyn Schroeder, and Hendrick Eisel; and a mulititude of loved ones that lovingly called her “Grandma”.

Memorials may be made to the Donor’s choice.

Private family services were held.

Meridith Funeral Home, Lebanon, IL.