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Mary Smajo Obituary

Mary Ann Smajo, 69, beloved wife of Joseph; loving mother of Mary Ellen, PhD; fond sister of Alice Jo Bob Petrovic; proud aunt of John (Lisa) Petrovic, Kimberly (Gary) Gramhofer, and Laurie (Tony) Brown. Past President Service League of Northwestern Memorial Hospital, instructor for Pharmacia Patient Partners, Education and Services Committee Arthritis Foundation, retired nurse and office manager, and active parishioner of St. Ita. Visitation Sunday, 2 to 8 p.m. at Barr Funeral Home, 6222 N. Broadway, Chicago. Funeral leaving Monday, 10:30 for 11 a.m. Mass at St. Ita Church. Interment Calvary Cemetery, Evanston. In lieu of flowers, donations to Service League of Northwestern or Arthritis Foundation. For information call 773-743-4034 or sign the guestbook at BarrFuneralHome.com.

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Published by Chicago Tribune from Mar. 4 to Mar. 6, 2005.

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Ellen O'Reilly-Garcia

March 11, 2005

Dear Joe and Mary Ellen,

All our deepest condolences at the passing of dear Mary Ann. She is surely a saint in heaven now, having set such a good example of cheerfulness and optomism for so many of us on earth. Her smile was truly radiant! We are all grateful for her presence in our lives.

Love,

Ellen O'Reilly-Garcia, Angel, Children and the O'Reilly Family

John Rappe

March 6, 2005

I am very sorry for your loss. I will always remember Mary Ann for her positive outlook. She always brought a joyful banter to every visit. A true advocate for modern medicine and a well accomplished spokesperson as well. I will truly miss her.

Yvonne Cannon-Komel

March 6, 2005

My condolences to Mary Ann's family. She was a caring and kind person.

Yvonne Cannon Komel

Class-mate @ Wesley

Pat and Phil McCullough

March 5, 2005

So sorry to hear of Mary Ann's death. Phil and I are in Florida at present. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Mary Ellen.

Jim Stokes

March 4, 2005

Sorry for your loss; hope you are good but understand the grief. Hopefully you have wonderful family support. Someday we should have lunch and talk about 50 years ago. I'm in the phone book.

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