St. Mary's Church and
Mission of St. Joseph

One Bread, One Body

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- Funerals
  
  Funeral arrangements are routinely handled through the funeral home which contacts the Parish regarding specific arrangements.
  
  If you wish to have a luncheon following the Funeral Mass contact:
  For St. Joseph: Lisa Springer, 309-241-2957
  For St. Mary's: Cathy Hartzler, 309-613-3397
- St. Mary's Cemetery
  
  St. Mary's Cemetery is located on Springfield Road just north of the intersection with Illinois Route 122, Delavan (view map here). It is operated by St. Mary's Catholic Church. Cemetery plot sales and all business activities are handled through the Parish Office at 505 E. 4th St. in Delavan, 309-244-8516.
  
  We encourage interested parties to purchase grave sites in advance in order to relieve pressures on the family at the time of death. Contact Steve Zahner, 309-678-8381.
- Learn More About The Catholic Funeral Rite
- Cemetery Rules & Regulations
- Cemetery Cleanup
  
  Each year, 2 weeks before Palm Sunday, the cemetery is cleared of all approved and unapproved flowers, wreaths, grave blankets, and other decorations. This cleanup is ongoing during mowing season. See Rules & Regulations.