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Mary Taskey Obituary

MARY ANN TASKEY, 77 Wife, Mother, Mother-In-Law, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother MACHESNEY PARK - Mary Ann Taskey, 77, of Machesney Park died peacefully Friday, June 10, 2011, in her home. Born Feb. 14, 1934, in Kokomo, Ind., the daughter of George and Gertrude (Boyer) McVety. Married Fred L. Taskey on Jan. 1, 1950, in Peru, Ind. Mary worked for many years at the Cathedral of St. Peter in Rockford. She enjoyed traveling, camping, shopping and cooking. Survivors include husband, Fred; sons, Fred (Barb), Joe and Mark Taskey; daughters, Shirley (Bob) Thornton, Georgetta (Dan) Starnes and Tonya (Al) Paluzzi; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Predeceased by daughter, Mona Medearis; brother, Bob McVety; and granddaughter, Kathy Stewart. Mary's family extends a special thank-you to all of her caregivers at Northern Illinois Hospice & Grief Center. Service at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 15, in Delehanty Funeral Home Ltd., 401 River Lane, Loves Park. Visitation from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 14, in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Mary's memory to be made to the family. For more information and condolences, visit delehantyfh.com.

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Published by Rockford Register Star from Jun. 12 to Jun. 13, 2011.

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Grandma, Grandpa, Madalyn, Margaret and Miles Taskey

Chris Taskey

June 13, 2011

Tricia Norton

June 13, 2011

Well Grandma, I'm not really sure where to start. You know I love you, as we all do. And you know I miss you, as we all will continue to. My goodbye was the hardest, since I knew I wouldn't be able to see you again while everyone else was spending your last days with you. I wanted to be with you more than anyone could imagine, and I didn't stop thinking about you for one second while I was gone and haven't yet. You were an amazing woman, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. I will miss your cookin' when holidays come back around and your sarcasm when my Dad comes up in conversation. I'll never forget what you told me about love-you knew more about love than any of us understand, but I hope to one day expirience the same kind of love; never ending. I love aand miss you dearly, watch over my baby sister and baby Olivia, they never got the chance to meet you, but you're their Guardian Angel now. I'll be sure to tell them all about you; your smile, the eternal love you shared with Grandpa, your sarcasm, but most of all how you always knew the right thing to say. Until the day we meet again, I love you.

Jenny Emerson Hogan

June 13, 2011

Isaiah 25:8 He will swallow up death forever. The Sovereign Lord will wipe away the tears from all faces...... May the Lord be with you at this time and wipe away your tears, hold you in His arms and comfort you and give you peace.

Ann Thornton

June 13, 2011

Well I could go on and on and on for hours but the people who have known you are the most luckiest in the world. As I sit here just thinkin about all the things I can say just don't add up to the person who you are! AMAZING, FORGIVING, ADVENTUROUS, RIGHTEOUS, GIVING, A LEADER NEVER A FOLLOWER, and so many more to list but not enough space but most of all my name sake! Your are my grandma and my friend and that will remain always with our without you hear to touch or feel. I will miss you dearly my grandmother till we meet again I love you! Love your granddaughter Ann Marie

bob crosty

June 12, 2011

to the tasky family very sorry to hear the loss of your mom and wife we all know that she was 1 heck of a lady she will be missed very deerly by everyone that knew her but the good thing is now her and kathy can catch up on times peace be with you all

Vicki Stewart

June 12, 2011

Grandma Taskey..
your in a better place with no more pain or suffering.. you and grandpa are both of the strongest people i kno.. i only hope that the one i love will stand by me n take care of me like grandpa did with you for so long.. you and grandpas love was true n amazing.. i dont kno what we will do or where we will go without you..i know your up in heaven watchin down on all of us born and unborn.. give mom a kiss for me and i will see you both one day..
I will always keep up the cooking you have taught me and all our family..and we will keep up your traditions like you never left us!! we miss you dearly and love you more than you will ever know.. LOve always

Debi & Rick McCrillis

June 12, 2011

"Eye Hath Not Seen, Nor Has Ear Heard The Things That God Has Prepared For Those That Love Him"...My Husband & I Would Like To Extend Our Utmost Love To The Family Of Mary Taskey..Mary Was A Unique Lady/Full Of Zest & Life..She Cared Deeply For Her Husband & Family & Closest Friends..Mary Was My Mothers Neighbor & Close-Friend For Many Years..Our Families Grew Up In The Same Neighborhood Together..Fred & Mary Spent Many Friday Evenings At Our Home Enjoying My Moms Homemade Pizza..And In Return We Spent Many Saturdays At Their Home Eating Mary's Homemade Spaggetti W/Polish & Italian Sausages!..Mary Was A Great Cook & Always Kept Everyone Laughing..Her Humor Was As Unique As She Was..She Loved Her Husband Of Many Yrs.Deeply & When You Saw One You Always Saw The Other Or Knew They were Close By..Mary Was A Great Mom, Friend & Wife, Grandmother, Ect..Recently I Was Given What I Beleive Was A Devine Appt. To Stop In & Chat & Pray With Mary At The Nurseing Home..I Truely Beleive GOD Drew Me To Her Room, To Give Her A Hug, A Kind Smile & To Pray With Her..I Thank God I Had That Chance!..As It Was The Last Time I Had To Visit With Mary..To Her Grieving Family - I Know Your Loss/Great Pain & Tears As Our Own Mother Died Recently..Maybe There UP In Heaven Cooking Up Some Pizza & Pasta's & Praiseing The Lord, On Their Mansion Front-Porch..Just Like The Old Days..I'd Like To Think So Anyway..My Prayers Will Be With You All During This Sad Time..In Christ Love..

michelle jenkins

June 12, 2011

grandma ,. how will we ever get along without you .. why was your life cut short too soon,, you still had things to do on this earth.. you will live through my children and me ,, i will alwasy live knowing you helped me become the woman and mother I am today..love you more then anything ,, till the day i can see you again,, watch over us ok

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