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MARY BISHOP Obituary

Mary A. Bishop, nee Sullivan, beloved wife of the late Earl; loving mother of Donna (Tom) Pagois, Jack (Brenda) Barbara (William) Norton, Robert (Lori), Earl (Jill) and the late Nancy; cherished grandmother of Timothy (Sheila), Matt and Julie Pagois, Melissa (Chris) Allen, Robb (Kim), Anthony DeStefano, Nicole (Brad) Kmetz, Samantha (Andy) Chepovetsky and Mario DeStefano, Kathleen (Phillip) Schafer, Deborah (Jason) Riha, Bobby, Zachary and Shannon; great-grandmother of 13; dear sister of Margaret (the late James) Farrell, Theresa (the late Steve) Corcoran and Michael (Marilyn) Sullivan; also many nieces and nephews; and dear friend and care-giver Sylvia Lane. Funeral Tuesday, 10:45 a.m. from Modell Funeral Home, 7710 S. Cass Ave., Darien to Our Lady of Peace Church. Mass 11:30 a.m. Entombment St. Mary Garden Mausoleum. Visitation Monday 3 to 9 p.m. For funeral info, 630-852-3595 or www.modellfh.com

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Published by Chicago Tribune on May 8, 2011.

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May 18, 2011

Please accept my deepest sympathies. Margaret(Peggy)Sullivan Farrell is my friend and if your mom and her sister, Mary, was anything like the sweet and kind and loving person Peggy is, you were indeed blessed as a family. May you all cherish the beautiful memories you have of her... May her Eternal Reward be our recompense...God Bless, Carol L. Brown

Paul Kolnik

May 10, 2011

I will always remember fondly, my time growing up on west 63rd Place. Our lovely neighbors "The Bishops". Thanks again to Marie and Earl who opened their home to all the kids on the block. I always felt welcome there. Much love to your whole family.

With love and gratitude,

Paul Kolnik

Ann Henaghan

May 10, 2011

Deepest sympathy

May 9, 2011

Thoughts and prayers are with all the wonderful Bishop children. I have fond memories of babysitting Donna, Jack, Barbara and Nancy. I will always remember your Mom's twinkling eyes, beautiful smile and hearty laugh. She is with you still...in mind and heart and being. I'll miss her too. Margie Kolnik-Zaugh

May 9, 2011

jack and family our thoughts and prayers are with you our sympathy machnicki family

May 9, 2011

Jack and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you with the passing of your mom and the memories you have in your hearts will be with you always. Tom & Cindi Samp

maxine and dewitt hisle

May 8, 2011

Please accept our condolences in the passing of your Mother. She had caring and loving children and you are a lasting tribute to her.

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