Mary I. Root Obituary

We are sad to announce that on August 25, 2020, at the age of 98, Mary I. Root (Thomson, Illinois) passed away. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Mary I. Root to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Ben Wagner and Maude Wagner (Mitchell); her husband John "Joe" Root; and her brother Bill Wagner. She is survived by: her children, Allan Root of Thomson and Karen Tack of Clinton; her grandchildren, Craig Tack (Jami) of Fulton, Melissa Bitner (Aaron) of Clinton and Sarah Buchhalter (August) of Frederick, Maryland; her great grandchildren, Trevor Bitner, Cara and Brandon Tack; and her siblings-in-law, Tom Root (Lydia) of Savanna and Margaret Root of Thomson. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.