Pitlik, 'Sis' Mary Kathleen

“Sis” Mary Kathleen Pitlik, 81, of Mount Vernon. went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, Nov. 4, 2011, from a sudden illness. Mass of Christian burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Mount Vernon. Visitation will be at Morgan Funeral Choices, Mount Vernon, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Burial to take place at Abbe Creek Cemetery.

Sis is survived by her three sons, Doug (Barb), Dennis, David (Linda). all of Mount Vernon; eight grandchildren, Chad (Devon), Katie (Brad), Kristi, Brandon (Tammy), Brittany (Jackie), Rockland (Veronica), Lee and Rachael; and six great-grandchildren, with two little boys on the way.

She is also survived by a sister. Marilyn (Ray) Overman; sisters-in-law, Kay Woods and Mitchell Woods; brother-in-law, Merrill (Harriett) Pitlik; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Sis was preceded in death by her husband, Eddie in 1987; parents, Leo and Anna (Young) Woods; her sister, Joyce Gardeman; and brothers, Bob and Chuck Woods.

Mary Kathleen Pitlik was born Feb. 8, 1930, at the rural family farm. She was born and raised in Mount Vernon and graduated from Mount Vernon High School, with the class of 1947. She married Eddie on Sept. 14, 1949, at St John's in Lisbon, Iowa, and moved to what is now the historical Abbe Creek School house. She lived and loved her farm, especially horses, barn cats and everything else country life entailed. She was out doing yard work and picking hickory nuts and walnuts until the day she died.

Sis had a very strong faith and was devoted to the members and family at St John the Baptist Catholic Church. She gave her time as a trustee of Franklin township for several years. She was active in the community compiling class composites for Mount Vernon community schools and volunteering with Meals on Wheels. Sis was known for her endless energy and generosity - many have benefited from her baked goods and her compassionate nature.

As much joy as Sis obtained from farm life and being outdoors, her family and friends were her true devotion.

In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established.

Online condolences at .

Published in The Gazette Nov. 7, 2011.