Mary Louise Wright

Mary Louise Wright, age 87, of Mt. Morris, formerly of Oregon, passed away on July 23, 2023 at Allure of Pinecrest in Mt. Morris with her loving family by her side.  She was born on January 24, 1936 to Robert T. and Grace E. (Richerson) Owings in Visalia, CA.  She was the eldest of three girls.  She married Arlen “Art” Wright on May 28, 1955 in Fresno, CA. Mary was employed by Ogle County Title and later by Northwestern Title Co.  She was a lifetime member of Mt Morris Women of the Moose and Oregon VFW Ladies Auxiliary.   She is survived by her son Robert Wright of Oregon, IL; daughters Cheri Wright of Oregon, IL,  Jackie Paul of Chana, IL; grandsons Jake (Jenn) Zimmerman and  Billy Paul; granddaughter Dusti (Dave) Streibeck; great-grandchildren Andrew ,Emily, Adam Zimmerman, and Mark Streibeck; sisters, Judy Anderson of Orange, CA, Norma Russell of North Richland Hills, TX; special sister, Lu Kessling of Roscoe, IL; and many nieces and nephews.  Mary is preceded in death by her parents, husband Art, infant daughter Diane, and son Mark.  Mary’s family would like to thank all of the staff at Allure of Pinecrest for all of the wonderful care she received while she was there.  Funeral services have been scheduled for Saturday, July 29, 2023 at 11:00 at Farrell Holland Gale Funeral Home in Oregon, IL.  A Visitation will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 on Saturday, July 29, 2023 at Farrell Holland Gale Funeral Home of Oregon, IL.  Mary will be laid to rest following the funeral service at Lightsville Cemetery near Leaf River.  Memorials may be directed to the family.