Mary Beth Mullen, 64, of Murrayville, IL died Saturday, March 18, 2023, at her home. She was born Oct. 25, 1958, in Carrolton, the daughter of Bernard H, and Nona Squier Balke. She married Cary L. Mullen and he preceded her in death on Dec. 1, 1987. She is survived by her companion, Dave Stoker; six children, Jody (Justin) Hammers of Jacksonville, Jennifer Mullen of Jacksonville, Jessica Mullen of Springfield, Jacob Mullen (Miranda Lewis) of Jacksonville, and Michael Stoker and Desiree Stoker, both of Evansville, IN; seven grandchildren, Justice Hammers (Zac Kimble) of Chicago, Jadyn Hammers, Jordyn Hammers, and Jozie Miller, all of Jacksonville, Jace Lautemann of Woodson, Jenna Mullen of Jacksonville, and Kalli Jo Mullen of Bluffs; three sisters and two brothers, Kathy (Dane) Selby of St. Augustine, FL, Karen "Susie" (Mark) Hopkins of Jacksonville, Ben (Andrea) Balke of Palm Coast, FL, Steve (Meg) Balke of Jacksonville, FL, and Theresa Hance of Jacksonville, IL; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bernard H, and Nona and Karl Simon; her husband; one sister, Annette Balke and one great nephew. Mary Beth retired from the State of Illinois after 30 years of service. She enjoyed watching the Chicago Bulls, NASCAR, and dancing and singing, especially to Fleetwood Mac. Her grandchildren were her life. A graveside memorial service will be held 2 p.m. for friends and family on Friday, March 24, 2023, at Diamond Grove Cemetery. The Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Jacksonville is in charge of the arrangements. Memorials are suggested to Cass-Schuyler Hospice. Condolences may be left at buchanancody.com. . Graveside Funeral Service Diamond Grove Cemetery Friday, March 24, 2023 2:00 PM 1601 Lincoln Avenue Jacksonville, Illinois 62650 Graveside Service Diamond Grove Cemetery Friday, March 24, 2023 2:00 PM 1601 Lincoln Avenue Jacksonville, IL 62650