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Mary Silliman Obituary
She retired after 24 years from the Jefferson County Public School System, where she was a secretary at Shawnee and Barrett middle schools. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary VFW Post #3204, where she was a leader and Patriotic Instructor of their Buddy-Poppies Program, and was also a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Shawnee American Legion Post #193. "Marm" was the rock and matriarch of her beloved Silliman family.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 54 years, Robert Silliman; her children, Cheryl, Mitzi and Steve Silliman; and a grandson, Jonathan Silliman.
She is survived by her sons, Mark, Christopher (Joan), Robert and Joseph (Joanie); daughter, Carmel Silliman (Stanley); daughters-in-law, Charlotte Silliman and Cheryl Hildebrand; nine grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and her brother, Andrew Glass.
"Miss Me But Let Me Go" Her funeral Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated 10 a.m. Wednesday at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 3511 Rudd Ave. Visitation: noon-8 p.m. Tuesday at J.B. Ratterman & Sons, 2114 W. Market St. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.
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Memories and Condolences
for Mary Silliman
carol walker, berry blvd
June 2, 2013
carmel and mark sorry about your loss carmel call me sometime would love to hear from you
May 6, 2013
Hello Bert,
I am so sorry to see your mother go to Glory, but it was her time and I believe she was ready. I am so sorry that I missed the funeral, but after speaking with her, I guess for some reason it was not meant for me to see her any other way. I was working seven days a week and completely forgot. So I guess God was trying to tell me something as well. You and your family are in my prayers. Lolita Ewing
Theresa & Chico Martinez
May 3, 2013
Mark and the Silliman family so sorry to hear of your loss. May the memories of Marm bring you comfort during this difficult time.
May 1, 2013
Bert,
sorry to hear the news. I just lost my Dad in February so I know how you must be hurting. My thoughts and prayers are with you my friend.
Bill Pfund
May 1, 2013
Dear Chris and Carmel,
I am so sorry for your loss. Mrs. Silliman was always very sweet and supportive to all who crossed her doorstep. What a wonderful legacy...
Mike and Martha (Clark) Parker
May 1, 2013
so sorry for your loss wish you all the love and support she was a great lady
Mike Shawler
April 30, 2013
Chris, Sorry for your loss. May God Bless your family at this time of sorrow.
April 30, 2013
Dear Bert,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sincerely, Leaha Gibbons McCrite
Don & Connie Cockeril
April 30, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Silliman family. What a sweet lady! She always sat across from us in church....she always. Had a smile for us. GOD BLESS
Sandy Coyle
April 29, 2013
To the Sillman Family i am so sorry for your loss, I have known Carmel from way back in the day, we were in the ladies auxiliary for many years.She indeed was a lovely lady and friend to all who's path she crossed in this earthly life of hers RIP my friend Sandy & George Coyle
Theresa Silliman
April 29, 2013
My dearest Mark(dad) and my awesome Silliman family my tears and broken heart I share with you all as our lovely saint mother mom Marm best friend is now resting and with are angels in heaven "you are in my cherished memories forever Marm I love you and miss you so much" and always will give our angels Parm Mitzi Steven Cheryl Jonathan your shining lovely spirit as you join them in heaven we love you all ..: Tee and Greggster xoxo
Jeff Hodgson
April 29, 2013
Thoughts and prayers to you and your family. I am sorry for your loss.
ron smith
April 29, 2013
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Carmel was the nicest lady I have ever known. always happy and a joy to be with, im blessed to have known her !
my prayers are with the family and JOE my best friend from the 2nd grade.
im here for you all, joe im here if you need anything.
GOD bless you all from my broken heart ! love ron.
Marilyn Simpson
April 29, 2013
To Bert and the rest of the family. Never was a lady more loved and respected by all of her family including her In-laws and never were the In-laws or family loved so well! It was my great fortune to have known her and to be loved by her!
Allen Family
April 29, 2013
We are sorry for your loss.
April 29, 2013
MAY GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY. WE LOVE YO CARMEL, KEEP HEAVEN STRAIGHT OK
JIM AND JEAN MIKESELL
Michele Edds
April 29, 2013
Carmel was a great lady, my thoughts and prayers are with her family.
Nina Satterly
April 29, 2013
Christopher,
My heart & prayers are with you & your family. Im so sorry for your loss.
Nina
April 29, 2013
Christopher,
My heart & prayers are with you & your family. Im so sorry for your loss.
Nina
Keith Bube
April 29, 2013
Bert,
I am so sorry to hear about your mother. Know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Dincerely,
Keith Bube
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