Mary Jo York of Shawneetown

Mary Jo York, 87, of Shawneetown, Illinois, died after an extended illness on Wednesday, October 14, 2020, at Villas of Hollybrook in Harrisburg. She was born on March 19, 1933 in Enfield, Illinois, the daughter of Leo and Cora (Biggerstaff) Mitchell.

Due to coronavirus restrictions and the large size of the immediate family, there will be no visitation. A private Mass of Christian burial will be held at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 18 at St. Kateri Church in Ridgway. Burial will follow at St. Patrick Cemetery in Enfield. The service will be available for viewing on the St. Kateri Facebook page, www.facebook.com/stkateri/live . In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Gallatin County Food Pantry in Shawneetown (c/o Emmanuel UMC, PO Box 121, Shawneetown, IL 62984) or the Friends of Jesus Food Pantry in Equality (c/o Robyle Foster, 429 S. Sherman St., Ridgway, IL 62979). Vickery Funeral Chapel in Shawneetown in charge of arrangements. Internet condolences mat be made at the website, www.vickery funeralchapel.com .