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Mary Miller Obituary
She was born June 27, 1932, in Long Island, N.Y., to John and Catherine (Malloy) Hannigan.
After finishing high school, she came to Chicago to pursue a nursing career, obtaining her nursing degree from St. Vincent's school of pediatrics. Also a 10-year resident of Des Plaines, she worked as a mechanical draftsmen for La Marche Manufacturing.
She loved spending time with her five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, as well as cooking and baking for them.
She was an active member of St. Mary's Catholic Church of Woodstock. She was a wonderful and loving woman who enjoyed helping anyone she could.
She is survived by her two sons, Lawrence (Mary Jo) Miller of Crystal Lake and Robert Miller of Wonder Lake; her five grandchildren, Cassandra (Robert) Helfvogt of Lake Geneva, Katherine, Allison, Jolene and Jarrett Miller, all of Crystal Lake; and five great-grandchildren, Kelsey, William, Emma, Johnny and Matthew, all of Lake Geneva.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert J. Miller; and her parents, John and Catherine (Malloy) Hannigan.
The family will have a full Mass celebration at 11 a.m. Friday, April 29, St. Mary's Catholic Church, 312 Lincoln Ave., Woodstock.
Her family would like to say goodbye with a private graveside service in Calvary Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorials be made to the Kidney Foundation at www.Kidney.org in her name.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Kevin Beck
April 28, 2011
Larry, my deepest sympathy goes to you and your family on the passing of your mother. May your fond memories of Mary comfort you in this difficult time. God Bless you all.
Keith Olsen
April 27, 2011
My thoughts and prayers go out to Marys family, especially my friend Larry and his family, nothing can replace a mother or grandmother, keep her fresh in your memories always and she will live forever!
Eddie Voce
April 27, 2011
Larry and Family, So sorry for the loss of your mother. May God give you peace and comfort during this diffcult time.
April 27, 2011
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss…our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Kathy, Emily & Eric Phillips
The Scholls
April 27, 2011
Our hearts and prayers are with your family during this hard time.
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