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Just got back from Cayman. Think of her (fondly called Chocolate Mary by my kids) every time I vacation there.
Diane Kretz
April 10, 2025 | Hudson, WI | Friend


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Just got back from Cayman. Think of her (fondly called Chocolate Mary by my kids) every time I vacation there.
Diane Kretz
April 10, 2025 | Hudson, WI | Friend
Dearest Kelly (Mary) You are long gone but certainly not forgotten. So many things daily remind me of our long and loving friendship. You were as sweet at 16 when we met as you were to the end. When ever I think of you (which is often) I can still feel your warmth & friendship. We look forward to meeting you and Bill again on Cloud 9 sometime in the near future. Pat 92 & Tom 94
Patricia Atchison
April 10, 2020 | Lindenhurst, IL | Friend
Every time we go to Cayman we think of Mary and her kind, gentle nature. She is still missed.
Diane Kretz
April 10, 2019
We, the staff of Plantation Village, are saddened to hear of the passing of our dear friend. We enjoyed her visits to the office and often she invited us to chat with her by the pool. She was a kind, loving person. We enjoyed her chocolates and little gifts. We will cherish the fond memories and pray that God will comfort her dear family. Her soul will rest in peace.
Sarah Dean Barnett
June 11, 2014
Anne, David, and Katie,
I happened to see your mom's notice in the paper and wanted to say what happy memories I have of your mom's smiling face. God bless you all.
Anne Becker Brinckerhoff
May 11, 2014
To all of Mary's Lovely Family,
Micheal and I wish to say how sad we felt on hearing of Mary's passing. She was our dear "across-the-street" neighbor, for many years. We could always count on a wonderful smile, from Mary, whenever our paths met. Her expressed wish, when she realized that Plan B would be enacted, was that "a lovely young family would come to live in her beloved home."
Wishing you peace and many happy memories,
Dr. and Mrs. Micheal Cwynar
Micheal & Arlene Cwynar
May 02, 2014 | Wilmette, IL
I'm sorry for your loss. Rely on God Almighty to get you through this difficult time.
Psalms 62:7
May 01, 2014
Mary was my first boss when I was in high school and worked at Long Grove Confectionery with Ruth and Gert. What wonderful times we all had together. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Heather Hirschle Cassell
Heather Hirschle Cassell
April 27, 2014 | Northbrook, IL
Unfortunately I haven't seen Mary in a long time
but I do remember how good she was to my children,Brian and Tracy, when she was in charge of the St. Joseph school cafeteria. Brian was a friend of Michael's.
From time to time I saw her at the Long Grove Confectionery. She was always welcoming and brightened a day.
Denise Philpot
April 20, 2014
Mary Kathryn O?Dwyer nee Keil, age 84, of Glenview, former long-time resident of Wilmette. Dear wife of the late William J.; loving mother of Anne Marie (Gerald J.) White, David W. (Christine), Kathryn O. (Walt) Bogner, and the late Michael A. O?Dwyer; adored ?Nana? to Emily (Cody) Bogner Burk, Kevin W. O?Dwyer, Pamela (Daniel) McCormick, Michael O. White, Kathryn (Matt) Erbach, and Meaghan M. (Bradley) Weitzel; cherished great-grandmother of Caroline Grace Burk, Mia Mariah Weitzel, Brady William Burk, and William Joseph Weitzel. Wonderful mother, loving friend and coworker to all at Long Grove Confectionery in Wilmette for over 20 years. Her, ?WELL, WE WON?T WORRY WILL WE,? will be greatly missed by all who knew her and relied on her for love and support. Info: (847)675-1990 or www.donnellanfuneral.com
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