Obituary of Julia Mary Grace

Julia Mary Grace, 95 of Bloomington, IL formerly of Carlinville, IL passed away Tuesday evening, August 9, 2022, at her residence in Bloomington, IL. Julia was born January 30, 1927, in Carlinville, IL, one of eight children born to Frank Bernard and Victoria Ruth Beasley Link. Julia graduated from Carlinville High School with the class of 1944. Following her graduation she moved to St. Louis, MO. and worked at Illinois Terminal Railroad. She met the love of her life, Frederick Robert Grace. They married January 9, 1947 in St. Louis, MO. and started their family. They later relocated to Carlinville. She was an active member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, where served on several committees and organizations in the Church. Julia's life was devoted to taking care of her husband and nine children. She enjoyed traveling with her husband and family. She enjoyed reading, dancing and playing cards with family and friends. Following her husband Fred's death, after a loving 59 years of marriage, she relocated to Bloomington, IL to be close to her children. She continued her traveling until her death. Mass of Christian Burial will take place Tuesday, August 16, 2022 10:00 am at Ss Mary and Joseph Catholic Church in Carlinville, IL. Family and friends my call, Monday afternoon from 4:00 to 7:00pm, August 15, 2022 at the Church. Burial will be in New Calvary Cemetery in Carlinville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frederick Robert Grace, her parents, brothers and sisters; Harold Link, Charles Link, Norman Rosentreter, Eileen Palazzolo, Mary Lou Behme, Bernice Steinbrugge Reichers, Victoria Klaus and a granddaughter, Cari Haas. She is survived by her daughter, Julia Ann (Wayne) Woolwine, daughter, Kathleen Marie (Jim) Haas, son, David Frederick (Marylou) Grace, son, Thomas Edward (Julia) Grace, son, Patrick Robert (Peg) Grace, daughter, Marianne (Ronn) Buhrow, son, James Paul (Peg) Grace, daughter, Jeanne Therese Grace, daughter, Janet Louise (Roger) Tucker, 24 grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren, 1 great-great granddaughter, numerous nieces and nephews. Memorials may be in Julia's memory to the Alzheimer's Association.