Mary M. Vaughn

February 28, 1938 - November 16, 2021

Mary M. Vaughn, 83, of Kankakee and formerly of Chebanse passed away on Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at Citadel Care Center in Kankakee. She was born on February 28, 1938 in Quincy, IL, the daughter of William Dana and Lela Luretta (Hughes) Davis. She married Alfred I. Vaughn in Bradley on October 10, 1962 and he preceded her in death on May 21, 1989. Surviving are one son, Tim (Lesa) Vaughn of Clifton; one daughter, Tammi (Louis) Vaughn Larsen of Kankakee; one step son, Ken Vaughn of Aroma Park; two grandchildren, Kaeyln Vaughn and Luke Vaughn; six step grandchildren, Michelle Sutherland, Brandon Vaughn, Kendra Vaughn Joyal, Sara Vaughn Reid, Dennis Sikes, and Debbie Sikes; and eleven step great grandchildren. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and one step son, Gary Michael Vaughn. Mrs. Vaughn taught for thirty-three years at Cissna Park, Chebanse, and Kankakee. She was a member of Faith Baptist Church in Bourbonnais. Mary enjoyed writing letters, sewing, reading her Bible, and Bible Studies. Cremation rites have been accorded by Knapp Funeral Home in Clifton. A memorial visitation will be from 12:00-1:30 on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at Knapp Funeral Home in Clifton. A memorial graveside service will be at 2:00 pm at Evergreen Cemetery in Chebanse. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Please share a memory of Mary at knappfuneralhomes.com.