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1932
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2011
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MARY McCUE Obituary
Mary was employed by Automatic Electric, W.T. Grant Department Store and as a nurse at Pine Acres Retirement Center. Mary was an active member of Sycamore United Methodist Church where she was involved in the choir, United Methodist Women, the Prayer Shawl Ministry and the Sycamore Food Pantry. She volunteered at Pay It Forward House, was an election judge, a member of the Red Hat Society and Home Extension, and a supporter of Stage Coach Players.
She is survived by three sons, John (Sue) McCue and Jim (Sue) McCue, both of Sycamore, and Richard (Carol) McCue of Nashville, Tenn.; six grandchildren, Carin (Timothy) Faust, Steven (Tina) McCue, Matthew McCue, Sarah (Isaac) Mack, Katherine McCue and Robert McCue; great-grandson, Sage McCue; two sisters, Alice Bennett and Ruth Glugla; one brother, Theodore Lahti; and several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her parents; husband; daughter, Vicki McCue; and brother, William Lahti.
The family extends a special thanks to Visiting Angels, Hospice, Kishwaukee Cancer Center, and Sycamore United Methodist Church. A funeral service will be 11 a.m. Monday, May 9, at the Sycamore United Methodist Church, 160 Johnson Ave., Sycamore, with the Rev. William Landis officiating. Burial will be at Elmwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-7 pm, Sunday, May 8, at Olson Funeral & Cremation Services, Ltd., Quiram Sycamore Chapel, 1245 Somonauk St., Sycamore.
Memorials can be made to the family for a memorial to be established. To share a memory or send a condolence, visit www.OlsonFH.com or for information, call 815-895-6589.
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Memories and Condolences
for MARY McCUE
Virginia Poust Wirsing
May 9, 2011
Jim: am so sorry to learn about your mom; I saw the notice by accident, and now I see it's too late to attend the funeral (5/9); will try to make up for it...she was so nice to me at SUMC, and you too!
Jan Loomer
May 7, 2011
McCues ~ So sorry to hear about your mom. You are all in my thoughts & prayers!
Mary Risseeuw
May 6, 2011
John & Sue, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you.
Julie & Ron Lieving
May 5, 2011
Sarah,
So sorry for your loss! Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Karen Harbert
May 5, 2011
Dear Rick and Family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of your beloved mother. I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers as you go through this very difficult time. May God bless you and comfort you always.
Robert & Susan McMillan
May 5, 2011
Our sincerest condolences to all the family of Mary McCue. May her beautiful soul rest in peace.
Dotty Gill
May 5, 2011
Jim, Sue and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I know your Mom will celebrate Mother's Day in heaven with your beloved sister. Until you meet again may God hold her in the palm of His hands.
Joel & Glenna
May 5, 2011
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
Donna Petryka Wagenknecht
May 5, 2011
John, Rick, David
My condolences to you and your families. I hope you find comfort in your wonderful memories and knowing that others share your sorrow. She is now reunited with your Dad and Vicki. Rest in peace, Aunt Mary.
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