Mary Elizabeth Garber

POLO – Mary Elizabeth Garber, 84, of rural Polo, died Wednesday, July 24, 2019, at Serenity Hospice Home in Oregon surrounded by her family.

She was born January 20, 1935, in Lee County, Ill., the daughter of Paul and Hazel (O’Brien) Busser. She married Harold Garber in Sycamore, Ill., on February 21, 1966. Mary lived in this area for over 50 years. She and Harold owned and operated Big John Portable Toilets for 35 years. She formerly worked as a nurse at the Dixon State School.

Mary was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Mount. Morris Moose Club No. 1551, and St. Mary’s Church in Polo. She enjoyed cooking and baking and always liked a good game of Euchre. Her family and friends were the most important to her.

Survivors include her husband, Harold; daughter, Lisa (Andrew Dusing) Clayton of Polo; grandchildren, Ryan (Kellsi Howell and daughter, Cadence) Clayton and Brix Clayton, both of Polo; son, Steven (Judy) Howard of Arizona; sister, Betty Richards of Texas; and brother, Chuck (Faye) Kreger of Florida.

She was preceded in death by her father, Paul; her mother and step-father, Hazel and Joe Engles; infant daughter, Mary Ann Howard; brother, Paul; and nephew, Paul Jr.

Funeral Mass will be Monday, July 29, 2019, at 10:30 a.m., preceded by a visitation from 8:30 a.m. until 10:15 a.m. at St. Patrick’s Church, 612 Highland Ave., Dixon with Father Keith Romke officiating. A luncheon will immediately follow at the church fellowship hall, and committal services will be at St. Mary Cemetery, Polo, at 1:30 p.m.

Memorials may be directed to Serenity Hospice and Home, 1658 S. state Route 2, Oregon, IL 61061.

Polo Family Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be sent to pffh.condolences@gmail.com.