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Mary L. Krusz

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[July 27, 2022]   Mary L. Krusz, 72, of Springfield, formerly of Lincoln, IL, died at 9:09 p.m. on Friday, July 15, 2022, at her residence.

Service: 11:00 a.m. on Monday, July 25, 2022, at Butler Funeral Home

Funeral home: Butler Funeral Home – Springfield, 900 S. Sixth St., Springfield

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Mary L. Krusz, 72, of Springfield, formerly of Lincoln, IL, died at 9:09 p.m. on Friday, July 15, 2022, at her residence.

Mary was born April 4, 1950, in Lincoln, IL, the daughter of Harold “Andy” and Norma (Estes) Krusz.

She began her career as a registered nurse and massage therapist and served in those capacities for 22 years. Mary then received a bachelor’s degree in social work and Master of Arts in Child Family and Community from the University of Illinois -Springfield. In 1989, Mary began working at Catholic Charities as a case manager and subsequently received her degree as a Marriage and Family Therapist. She went on to retire from Molina Heath Care as an RN/MFT. Mary was a member of the Southern Poverty Law Center “Teaching Tolerance” and supported Amnesty International.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Joseph Michael, Gary Andrew, and Stephen Edward Krusz; great-nephew, Blake Gibson; dear friends, Kaye Chere, and Judy Kohlrus; and her canine companions, Hallie and Ginger.

Mary is survived by her siblings; Greg (Martha Knight) Krusz, Kathy (Herb Rigney) Krusz, and Chris (Marianne) Krusz; sister-in-law, Nancy Krusz; nieces and nephews; great-nieces and nephews; and many dear friends and mentors.

Cremation was provided by Butler Cremation Tribute Center.

Memorial Ceremony: 11:00 a.m. on Monday, July 25, 2022, at Butler Funeral Home – Springfield, 900 S. Sixth St., Springfield with Danielle Zellers officiating.

Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Lincoln, IL.

Memorial contributions may be made to LACASA Center, 2895 W. Grand River Rd., Howell, MI 48843; Marjorie Kovler Center (Formerly known as Amergio’s Center for Survivors of Torture), 1331 W. Albion Ave., Chicago, IL 60626.

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