Mary Catherine Nichols, 81 of Bloomington, passed Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at her home. Mary was born April 3, 1941 in Sonoma County, daughter of Albert and Dena (Santich) Gambetta, Sr. She married Richard O. “Nick” Nichols on August 15, 1965 in Cloverdale. He preceded her in death on September 27, 2003.
Mary is survived by her two daughters, Stacy J. Nichols, Dacula, GA; and Dr. Jennifer (Jimmy) Freiheit, Milwaukee, WI. Also surviving are 4 grandchildren, Sheridan R. Jeakins; Nash, Casen, and Rowe Freiheit; and her brother, George (Kim Wallis) Gambetta, Cloverdale, CA. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Albert Gambetta Jr.
She was a homemaker, flower gardener, and dedicated member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and formerly Holy Trinity Catholic Church both in Bloomington, IL.
Mary will be deeply missed by her family, friends and neighbors. In lieu of memorials or flowers, the family asks for random acts of kindness in her memory. Online condolences may be made to
www.calvertmemorial.com
