Mary Ann Gaydos Obituary (1927

Mary Ann Gaydos, 96 of Chatham, formerly of Virden passed away Sunday, June 9, 2024 at Litchfield Health and Rehabilitation. She was born November 4, 1927 in Virden, the daughter of Florijan and Maria (Vidergar) Gorichan. She married Leonard R. Gaydos on November 4, 1990 in Virden and he preceded her in death October 10, 2002. Mary Ann had retired from CIPS (Ameren) after numerous years serving as a Cashier. She was a member of St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church in Chatham and was very active with the Chatham Senior Citizens, where she enjoyed playing BINGO and Wii Bowling. She also loved working in her yard and took great pride in being Slovenian. Mary Ann is survived by numerous loving nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, brothers John, Frank and Vancil Gorichan; sisters Fannie Pierce, Angela Drendel and Antonette Porgelc and stepsiblings Frances, Marjorie, Chris, Mary and Frank. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12 Noon, Monday, June 17, 2024 at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church in Chatham with Father Joe Molloy officiating. Burial will follow at Virden Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11:00 AM until the time of Mass on Monday at the church. Airsman & Calvert Funeral Homes, Virden is honored to be caring for Mary Ann’s family.