stitute taught in the Cass county schools. She was thankful for the closeness of her family members. She always enjoyed teaching, using the computer, reading, gardening, crafts, and traveling. She compiled and printed a family Italian recipe book "The Buffo-Moschero Italian Recipes" to preserve family history. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She enjoyed spending time with her family, grandsons, and retired teachers. Mary Jane was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Delta Kappa Gamma International Honorary Society for Women Educators. She wrote the monthly newsletter for Delta Kappa Gamma. She was also a member of the NEA-IEA, a life member of the Illinois Retired Teachers and the Cass County Retired Teachers, as well as a member of the WIU Alumni Assoc. and AARP. A visitation will be held on Thursday, April 25, 2019, from 6-8 PM at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home and Crematory in Canton, IL with a funeral service on Friday, April 26, 2019 at 1 PM at the funeral home. Burial will be in Oak Ridge Cemetery in Farmington, IL. Memorials are suggested to the Virginia School Band, Virginia, IL or donations can be made to The Handbell Choirs of the First United Methodist Church in Downers Grove, IL, under the direction of Pattie Barnes. To view Mary Jane's video tribute or to leave online condolences please visit oakshinesfuneralhome.com