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Mary Karansky Obituary
64, of Lake Bluff, formerly of Highland Park, passed away April 8, 2011. She was the devoted wife of Preston for 35 years; loving mother of Joel and Joneen (Michael) Lannon; extremely proud Nonnie of Gianna and Braden; devoted sister of Charles (Susan), Mark (Judy), Jim (Shaaron) and Linda (Norman) Rosenthal; and dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Mary Jo was preceded in death by her parents Mary, nee Venturi and John C. Fiore. Mary Jo was a registered nurse in Chicagoland and Phoenix for more than 40 years. She will always be remembered for her incredible strength, courage and unquestioning Catholic faith while battling breast cancer for more than 17 years. She was, and remains, an inspiration to her family and friends. A visitation will be held Tuesday, April 12, 2011 from 3-8pm at Kelley & Spalding Funeral Home, 1787 Deerfield Road, Highland Park, IL. Funeral mass will be Wednesday, April, 13, 2011 at 10:00am at St. Patrick Church, 950 W. Everett, Lake Forest, IL. Interment All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Arlington Cancer Center, 906 West Randol Mill Road, Arlington, TX 76012. For info and/or directions please call Kelley & Spalding Funeral Home at (847) 831-4260 or www.kelleyspaldingfuneralhome.com
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Lucia Bartoli
April 17, 2011
Mary Jo was my two years younger cousin. I remember her as being so cute and petite and smart as can be. I was sad to learn of her passing and I send condolences, prayers to the entire family. Being a strong Catholic, I know she would appreciate a LOT of Masses being offered for her. Perhaps someone might be able to post a photo of Mary Jo during recent years. Love to all,
Lucia Bartoli (daughter of the late George Bartoli)
Pat & Chris Doran
April 13, 2011
Mary Jo was such a blessing and a witness to all of us. When we had no family in Arizona, Mary Jo brought together many in our Christ-family. Because of her and her loving family, we and our children have wonderful memories of many Thanksgivings, Christmases and Easters in years past. Her faith, courage, and wonderful strength of character is God's gift to us all. She will be closer now to us since she will intercede for us as she brings her prayers for those she loved and served to the heart of Jesus now that she is in heaven and has her halo. She is our saint. Thank you, Mary Jo.
God bless you, Preston, Joel, and Joneen.
In Jesus' love,
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