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Mary Leverenz Obituary

Mary Jane Leverenz, nee Zurawic, age 88, of Naperville, died April 20, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Walter F.; and daughter of the late Andrew and Mary Zurawic; Mary Jane is survived by her loving children, Jan (Kirk) Scott of Arroyo Grande, CA, Keith (Pat) of North Hero, VT, and Lori (Rick) Schick of Naperville; and her adoring grandchildren, Scott of Boston, Lindsay and Megan of Naperville, and Caitlin and Elyssa of North Hero. Mary Jane taught kindergarten for 32 years. She was loved by all who knew her, and her kind and caring spirit lives on in those she touched. No flowers please. Private services will be held at a later date.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on May 8, 2011.

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Carolyn Lubecker

May 8, 2011

She was one in a million! Aunt MaryJane sent me birthday cards with $ until after i was a mom myself! She always made me feel special. I know she was wonderful because my dad and grandma thought so highly of her!

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