Sister Mary St. Pius was born in the state of Washington she christened Barbara May and she came to Trona when she was very young. Her father, Frank May was employed as an engineer for AP&CC. He was involved with borax refining and was also a photographer.

She became a nun after graduation from college around 1955 and went to the Monastery of the Angels in Hollywood, CA.  She spent over 65 years of her life there and served as their archivist  As the number of there nuns dwindled  down to four or five the Church relocated the few remaining nuns and closed the monastery in January 2024.

When she was 5 she started kindergarten in the old Trona Elementary School that was turned into a department store. Of the twenty-five students she graduated with there were six of them that had started kindergarten with her.

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George was Born Oct 27, 1944 and passed away Nov 5, 2023. We’re sorry to hear about George’s passing. Our sympathies to his family.

George’s sister, Mollie (Gooding) Grimstead, class of 1967, passed away in 2022.

Brian Lee Kendall 64, of Decatur passed away on Friday, 04/12/2024 at home. The family will greet friends from 4pm to 7pm on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at Moran and Goebel Funeral Home.

A celebration of life in true Brian fashion will take place at 3350 W. Marietta Street, Decatur, Illinois 62522 on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, from 11 am to 6 pm.

Brian was born May 24, 1959, to Howard and Betty (Hill) Kendall in Longview, Illinois. Brian was a carpenter/roofer by trade. Brian had a dedicated and accomplished work ethic. He was an avid Chicago Bears fan. He belonged to the Eagles Lodge and was a long-time member. His greatest passion in life was spending time with those he loved, and hosting cook outs.

Brian is survived and lovingly remembered by his children, Josh (Brandy) Kendall, Gabrielle (Christopher Coble) Kendall, Mariah (Travis) Tuttle, partner, Dawn Brown, his brothers, Dennis “Chrome” Kendall, Michael (Patricia) Kendall, Alan Kendall, honorary sister and best friend, Michelle Kendall and Grandchildren, Makaylie Gossett, Nathan Hanson, Brayden, Emelia, Wyatt Coble, Bradley, Andrew, Kaywin Tuttle.

Brian is preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Randy Kendall.

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