Mary F. Zurliene, age 92 of Highland, IL, died Monday, October 30, 2023.

She was born on Thursday, July 9, 1931, in Highland, IL, the daughter of Paul and Cleda (nee Weindel) Frey.

On Saturday, March 31, 1951, she married Joseph H. Zurliene at Highland, IL, who passed away on Friday, January 30, 2004.

Mary was born in rural Highland, south of Pierron. She was raised on the family farm and attended Immaculate Conception School. She helped her husband farm and worked at Basler Electric for 20 plus years. She enjoyed raising indoor plants. After moving to Highland, she enjoyed yard work, making crafts, yard sales and flea markets.

Survivors include:
Daughter - Darelyn M. Schmidt, Springfield, IL
Grandchild - Bobbi Jo Fairchild, Anderson, IN
Grandchild - Joseph R. (Kristina) Zurliene, Nokesville, VA
Great Grandchild - AW02, Sadie McGraw, US Navy
Great Grandchild - Senior Airmen, Joseph Lance Zurliene, US Air Force
Great Grandchild - Ariah Sharpe
Great Grandchild - E2, Jaedon Zurliene, US Marine Corp
Great Grandchild - Caleb Zurliene
Great Grandchild - Boston Sharpe
Great Grandchild - Layla Zurliene
Great Grandchild - Aaliyah Fairchild
Great Grandchild - Joel R. Zurliene
Great Great Grandchild - Nova Flores.

She was preceded in death by:
Father - Paul J. Frey
Mother - Cleda Frey (nee Weindel)
Husband - Joseph Henry Zurliene - Died 01/30/2004
Son - Joel B. Zurliene - Died 12/22/2010
Sister - Marge Giraudo
Sister - Pearl Immer
Sister - Joan Bright
Sister - Elizabeth Frey
Sister - Madelyn Kaufman
Sister - Barbara Schmitt
Sister - Geraldine Eversgerd
Brother - Jerome Frey
Brother - Paul R. Frey
Brother - James J. Frey.

Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL.

Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM to 9:30 AM on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL.

Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 AM on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at St. Paul Catholic Church in Highland, IL, with Rev. Fr. Pat G. Jakel, Pastor, officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society or a charity of the donor's choice.