Mary Jane Fritz, 87, of Maryville, Ill., died on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, at Maryville Manor Court in Maryville. She was born on April 6, 1936, to Clinton Wilmont Bryant and Viola M. (Hundley) Bryant in Mt. Olive.

She attended Staunton schools and graduated from Staunton High School. She attended Tri-County Beauty Academy in Litchfield. Mrs. Fritz was a unit clerk at Community Memorial Hospital for 17 years. Mary’s favorite pastime was reading. As her vision failed, she turned to audio books for many hours of enjoyment. In her younger years Mary was an avid bowler playing on local teams with friends.

She is survived by two daughters, Robin (Keith) Ramseier of Mt. Olive and Michelle Heim-Streeb (Michael Streeb) of Collinsville; son, Michael P. (Beth) DuFrain of Staunton; stepchildren, Cinda Bullock, John (Michelle) Fritz, Tony (Kryztal) Fritz, Lora (Todd) Engle, Brenda Fritz, and Todd Fritz; grandchildren, Stewart (Kacy) Heim, Sydney Streeb-Stephens (Mason), Morgan DuFrain, Stormy DuFrain, Hampton DuFrain, Drake DuFrain, Thomas (Holly) Royer, Shawn (Cassie) Royer, Sabrina Fritz, Robert J. Fritz, Sydnee (Elliot) Marciniak, Abigale Pohlman, Robert E. Fritz, Kylie Firtiz, Jayce Fritz, Adison Fritz; 11 great-grandchildren; and former husband, Jorn H. DuFrain. She was preceded in death by her parents and by former husbands, Robert Bodi and Robert Fritz.

A private family service will be held at a later date.

Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society in her honor. Anyone wishing to leave an online condolence may do so at beckerandson.com. Becker and Son Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.