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Mary Elizabeth Platt The Lord called Mary Elizabeth Platt home July 11, 2013. She passed away at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, Park Ridge, IL, from complications associated with Lupus. Mary was born May 12, 1938 to Boyne and Elizabeth (Hanck) Platt in Ames, Iowa. She attended local schools and after graduation enrolled at the University of Iowa. Two years later, she entered The American Institute of Business in Des Moines, Iowa and then worked at Meredith Publishing, Better Homes and Gardens magazine. Her career with United Airlines as flight attendant began in 1961 and ended with retirement in 2002. She had been a resident of Schaumburg, IL for 13 years. Grateful for having shared her life are her brothers, Thomas, Portland, OR, Donald (Ann), Sioux Falls, SD, eight nieces and nephews and their families. Mary had countless friends who will miss her dearly. She was preceded in death by her parents and grandparents. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, August 17, 2013 at Grove Memorial Chapel, 1199 S. Arlington Heights Road (three blocks south of Biesterfield Road), Elk Grove Village, IL. Family will be present at 10:00 AM with services to begin at 11:00 AM. Inurnment to follow at St. Michael Cemetery, Palatine, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Lupus Foundation, 2000 L. St. NW, Suite 410, Washington, DC 20036 or JDRF, Illinois, 11 LaSalle St., Chicago, IL 60603. For information, 847-640-0566 or www.grovememorialchapel.com.
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Such an intelligent, caring, funny, lovable, generous, gracious "LADY"! The bright light that Mary shared in the world will be missed so much my me & countless others!
I gave Mary manicures every 2 wks on Tues since Jan of 2007 (instead of Tuesday w/Morie is was w/Mary!)- holding her gentle hands & manicuring her beautiful nails was a gift & honor. She shared her heart especially for her family & dear friends. Her contagious laughter & her ever entertaining stories of her adventurous life.
We were Blessed to have her for awhile & now I believe heaven received
her for eternity! Sending my heartfelt love for Mary all the way to heaven - Mom & I will miss this sweet one! My deepest sympathy for you all.
Gail Rice
August 29, 2013
Mary Beth was a very special, warm,kind,caring woman. I loved flying with her,always a fun positive time. Our 36 hour layovers in Bangor, Maine were so memorable,rented a car, drove to Acadia National Park then Lobster dinners. May you rest in peace. My deepest sympathies to your family. Candy
Caroline Brown
August 17, 2013
She will be missed, she was always there to help a friend. Loved our Columbus layovers. So glad Chessie has a good home
Pat French
August 16, 2013
Such a soft spoken,sweet,kind lady.She was one of my first supervisors when I started flying in Feb of 1965.Even though I flew with her only occasionally (she could hold Tues-Thurs turns & I could only hold Mon-Wed) we had a good friendship. Mary Beth (as I remember her)was raised in Ames,IA & I, in Boone, only 15 miles to the west. We felt blessed to have grown up in the "mid-west".
I pray we will meet again, with the dear LORD, up in HIS "big crew-desk-in the-sky", celebrating our wonderful lives together. Save us a first class seat, dear Mary!!MY love, Ro
Rosemary (Adams Curtis) Maechtle
August 14, 2013
I flew with MaryBeth a few times and did't know her well. I always thought she was a lovely woman.
Lea McKay
August 13, 2013
Mary was a true friend. I am grateful to have shared so many wonderful times with her. Our lives will be forever changed without her kindness and optimism. My condolences and prayers are with the family.
Gail Quam
August 13, 2013
God bless you Mary. Your struggles are over. I remember flying high with you in our hot air balloon ride over the Fox River. Such a gracious and polite lady. Chessie is being well taken care of. My condolences to the family. Rest in peace, Mary. Sue Blotch
Sue Blotch
August 13, 2013
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