Mary K. Garland Obituary (1942 - 2024)

Mary K. Garland, age 81, of Pontiac, passed away at 5:49 p.m. on Sunday, August 18, 2024, at her residence. Cremation rites have been accorded. A public graveside will be held at a later date at Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials in Mary’s memory may be made to the Livingston County Humane Society or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Calvert and Martin Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Mary was born on December 30, 1942, in Pontiac, IL, to Leo and Phyllis (Prisk) Nolan. She married Robert H. Garland on October 26, 1963 in Flanagan, IL. He preceded her in death on September 18, 2019. She is survived by two sons: Robert L. (Rhonda) Garland of Pontiac, IL, and John A. (Shelli) Garland of Bloomington; two grandchildren: Kyle (Ceara) Garland of Champaign, IL, and Tristan Garland of Bloomington, IL; two sisters: Patricia “Pat” Wolf of Grand Rapids, MI, Margaret “Peg” (Tad Robertson) Melvin of Streator, IL; three brothers-in-law: Ole Homme of Pontiac, IL, Bill (Marcia) Halpin of Pontiac, IL, and Bob Foster of Pontiac, IL. She also leaves behind her close friends, Dick and Marilyn Todd of Pontiac, IL, and several nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, loving husband of 55 years: Robert H. Garland, and one granddaughter: Stefanie Garland. Mary graduated from Flanagan High School in 1960. She worked as a beautician, dispatcher for the school buses, and drove a school bus for many years. She also helped out at Route 66 Raceway in Pontiac. Mary loved reading, racing, fishing, and animals. Above all, she loved her family dearly. She took pride in being the best wife, mother, and grandma that she could possibly be. She will truly be missed by all that knew and loved her. This obituary may be viewed, and a guestbook signed, at www.calvertmemorial.com or visit us on Facebook.