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Mary Dahleen Obituary

When Mary was approaching her high school graduation, she asked her war hero father what she should be. He advised her to join the airline industry and "have fun and see the world." Mary's look, grace, and charm assured her of a position as a "stewardess" at the United Airlines of the 1960s. Forty-four years later, Mary retired as one of the longest serving flight attendants out of Chicago at United. Over those four decades she did indeed see the world, traveling across the country, throughout Europe and Asia. Mary's fondest recollections were of her many flights bringing home the servicemen from the Iraq War. No doubt her flashing blue eyes and infectious laugh reminded the returning soldiers of what made America worth fighting for. Mary's years of service were not confined to her work, for she was always there to help those in need which she did unselflessly until the end. The first born of nine, Aunt Mary's tales of travel and adventure will be missed by her many nieces and nephews. Mary is preceded in death by her father Richard "Dick" Dahleen, her mother Patricia Dahleen, and her brother Matthew, as well as previous husband Paul Estes. Mary is survived by her loving husband Gary Spencer and her brothers and sisters. Mark (Carolyn), Anne Hill (Dan), Suzie Sheaffer (John), Teresa Severson (Fred), John (Heather), Tom, and Joe (Sarah). Visitation is at Kisselburg-Wauconda Funeral Home, 235 N. Main St., Wauconda, from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Friday, May 22, 2015, with a funeral Mass to follow at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, 135 S. Buesching Road, Lake Zurich, on Saturday, May 23, 2015 at 10:30 AM. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the St. Vincent de Paul Society, 135 S. Buesching Road, Lake Zurich 60047. For funeral information, call 847-526-2115 and sign the guest book at www.kisselburgwaucondafuneralhome.com

Published by Chicago Tribune from May 19 to May 20, 2015.
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I was saddened to learn of Mary's passing. Although we hadn't seen each other for many years, we had many great times at work and socially with friends. I've always thought of her whenever I have made her recipe for garden fresh vegetable soup...and I will continue to do so in the years to come. My condolences to her family.

Margo Ingram Whalen

June 29, 2015

Mark,

Tom and I are very sorry to hear about the loss of your sister. May God comfort you and all of your family. We love you

Laura Fallbach

May 22, 2015

Our deepest sympathy to all of the family.

Scott and Karen Wade

May 22, 2015

I am so sorry for your family's loss that words cannot fully express. I pray for God's peace in your hearts and minds during this time and His reassurance that one day He will reunite you all together again through Christ! All our love

Jamie Holt-Best

May 22, 2015

Mary our beloved one,we gather to send you forth on the wings of love. We join with you and give you our love as you face the great mystery of life and death. We free you to take leave of uses your time nears. We cradle your love in our hearts and in our memories. You will remain a part of us always. We gather here to bless you for your journey home and to express gratitude for what have given to us by your presence in our life.
Really going to miss you. God. Bless
Brother Mark

May 21, 2015

So Sorry for your families lost at this time. I pray that you can take comfort in the words found at 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14, It shows that just as Jesus was
ressurrected we can be sure God won't forget our loved ones. We can see them again. So continue looking to Gods word for direction and you will meet again.

May 19, 2015

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4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Kisselburg-Wauconda Funeral Home

235 North Main Street, Wauconda, IL 60084

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St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church

135 S. Buesching Road, Lake Zurich, IL

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