Mario E. Podeschi, 90 of Taylorville passed away at 7:15am, on Saturday, November 28, 2015 at his home.  He was born on August 22, 1925 in Taylorville, the son of Joseph and Susan DePolo Podeschi.  He married Della Jo Check on September 5, 1948 in St. Mary Church in Taylorville.  She preceded him in death on October 25, 2010.  Mario was a member of St Mary Catholic Church, was a past Grand Knight for the Knights of Columbus.  He worked for the City of Taylorville Street Department and was also a meat cutter at My Store.  He served at a Taylorville Alderman for 24 years.  Mario was an avid golfer, with 5 hole-in-ones at Lake Shore Golf Course. 

He is survived by his son: Mark Podeschi, wife Marianne of Taylorville; daughters: Sue Podeschi of Carbondale, and Donna Kovack of Taylorville; Grandchildren: Jennifer Tuton, (husband James), Laura Wolpert, husband Tyler, Jessica Podeschi, Sherri Stinnett, Terri Stinnett, Jeff Kovack, (companion Shannon Buschon), and Brad Kovack; 6 great grandchildren, 5 great great grandchildren; Sister: Jeanette Coady(husband Gene) of Taylorville.  He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; son: Ray Podeschi; brothers: Raymond Podeschi and Joseph Podeschi Jr.

A funeral mass will be held at 10am, Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Taylorville with Msgr. David Lantz officiating.  Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery in Taylorville.  A visitation will be held from 4 until 7pm on Monday, November 30 at McClure Funeral Home.  Memorials for Mario may be left to St. Mary’s Catholic School or the American Cancer Society.  McClure Funeral Home is assisting the Podeschi family with arrangements.  Memories of Mario or condolences to the family may be left online at www.mcclurefuneralhome.com