Mary A. Kail, 86, of Washington, IL, died Thursday, November 18, 2021 at her home surrounded by family. Born on April 12, 1935 in Fairbank, IA to John C. and Margaret E. Staebell Corkery, she married Robert J. "Bob" Kail on April 27, 1957 in Waterloo, IA. He preceded her in death along with one daughter, Karen Jo Pearson and 10 brothers. Surviving are 3 children; John A. (Susanne) Kail of Washington, IL, Kathleen S. (Ron) Ruscheinski of East Peoria, IL and Kriste M. (Brian) Ruhland of Mansfield, TX, son-in-law, Barry Pearson of Washington, IL, 2 sisters; Patricia Ann (Richard) Sulentic of Cedar Falls, IA and Sister Therese Corkery of Dubuque, IA, 9 grandchildren; Kayla Kail, Sydney Moehn, Olivia Moehn, Isabella Ruscheinski, Alec Moehn, Ryne Ruscheinski, Lindsey Kail, Kennedy Ruhland and Grant Ruhland, and many nieces and nephews. Mary worked as a bank teller at Washington State Bank for nearly 30 years. She also worked at Belscott, Nyman's Grocery, and Bell Telephone Company. She was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Washington, enjoyed bowling in leagues at Plaza Lanes in Washington, participating in Silver Sneakers at the Riverplex, and was a loyal WHIP food pantry volunteer. A funeral mass for Mary will be at 11 am Monday, November 22, 2021 at St. Patrick Catholic Church. Father John Steffen will officiate. Visitation will begin at 9 am on Monday at the church. Burial will be at Hillcrest Memory Gardens in rural Morton, IL. Memorials for Mary may be made to Susan G. Komen Foundation, the American Cancer Society, or to Traditions Health, 3000 N. Main St. Unit C, East Peoria, IL 61611.