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Mary Holzhall Obituary

Mary Ann Holzhall nee Wilczynski. Lifelong Chicago Heights resident. Wife for 49 years of Vincent Holzhall. Loving mother of Vincent (Rachel) Holzhall and Julie (Joseph) Romenesko. Proud grandmother of Evelyn and Charlotte Holzhall and Betsy, Charlie and Ben Romenesko. Daughter of the late Clara nee Kaczmarski and Stanley Wilczynski Sr. Sister of the late Stanley (Eva) Wilczynski Jr. Beloved cousin, aunt and dear friend of many. Mary Ann was employed for 25 years by the Chicago Public Schools as High School English teacher, having taught for 20 years at Morgan Park High School. She was a graduate of St. Agnes Grammar School, Loretto Academy in Woodlawn, Mundelein College, and received her Master's Degree in English from Loyola University. Resting at Panozzo Bros. Funeral Home, 530 W. 14th St (US Rt. 30, 3 Blks e. of Western Ave) Chicago Heights on Tuesday Sept 24th from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Funeral Wednesday 9:15 AM to Infant Jesus of Prague Church, Flossmoor. Mass 10:00 AM. Interment Assumption Cemetery, Glenwood. Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice. 708 481-9230.

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Published by Chicago Tribune from Sep. 23 to Sep. 25, 2013.

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Charlene Macina

October 24, 2013

Dear Holzhall Family,
I worked with May Ann at Marshall High School. Such a wonderful woman! Please accept my sincere condolences.

Big Blue 4 Evie

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September 25, 2013

Susan Bodnar Jaros

September 24, 2013

Vince, will always treasure the memories of you and Mary Ann at our IJP/Choir events- there is now one more angel singing in heaven!

John Quigley

September 23, 2013

Mr. Holzhall and Family,
Mrs. Holzhall was my Division teacher at Morgan Park H.S. from 1974-78. She helped me navigate through some turbulant times in my H.S. years. I'm a successful proffessional now in large part due to her guidance. Mrs. Holzhall and all of you will be in my prayers.

September 23, 2013

Mary Ann was my roommate at MP for several years. She was a great friend. Vince, I know how much you loved each other. I'm truly sorry for your loss. Carol Conway

diane hantak

September 23, 2013

Mary Ann..you will be remembered in my prayers and with candles at my church here in North Carolina...cousin diane

Michael Rubino

September 23, 2013

Mr Holzhall and Family, my sympathies on the loss of Mrs. Holzhall. I was a student of both you and Mrs Holzhall at MPHS in 1977 and both of you had a lasting impression. Mrs Holhall for English and you for Economics. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Maggie & Tom Cannek

September 23, 2013

Sorry for you loss Vince and family!!! We will keep you all in our prayers!!!

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Memorial Events
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Sep

24

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Panozzo Bros. Funeral Home

530 W. 14th Street Lincoln Hwy. (Rt. 30), Chicago Heights, IL 60411

Sep

25

Funeral

9:15 a.m.

Panozzo Bros. Funeral Home

530 W. 14th Street Lincoln Hwy. (Rt. 30), Chicago Heights, IL 60411

Sep

25

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

Infant Jesus of Prague Church

Flossmoor, IL

Funeral services provided by:

Panozzo Bros. Funeral Home

530 W. 14th Street Lincoln Hwy. (Rt. 30), Chicago Heights, IL 60411

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