Name: Visitation for Mary Beth Gunier
Start: 2017-02-09T22:00:00.000Z
End: 2017-02-10T02:00:00.000Z
Location: Turner-Eighner Funeral Home - Somonauk

Mary Beth Gunier

Born: June 18, 1950; in Mendota, IL

Died: February 7, 2017; in Somonauk, IL

Mary Beth Gunier, 66, of rural Somonauk, IL passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2017 in rural Somonauk.

She was born June 18, 1950 in Mendota, IL the daughter of Warner and Rosemary (Hughes) Hanley. She married Charles Gunier December 14, 1968 in Earlville, IL. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Somonauk, an avid Somonauk Summer Recreation Program participant and the Somonauk Sport Boosters. Mary Beth graduated from Serena High School in 1968, was a graduate of Illinois State University and received her Master's Degree from Northern Illinois University. She taught Science in the Hinckley Big Rock School District for over 31 years, where she was also the Academic Bowl Coach, retiring in 2010; she continued to be a substitute teacher there. She had a profound love for gardening, crafts, her cats and helping stray animals. The light of her life was spending time with family especially her grandkids.

She is survived by her husband, Charles; her mother of rural Earlville; three sons, David (Donna) Gunier of Sandwich, IL, Matt (Dani) Gunier of Aurora, IL and Brian Gunier of Oswego, IL; four grandchildren, Kurtis Gunier, Dustin (Lindsay) Gunier, Reese and Charlie Gunier; one great- granddaughter, Clementine Gunier; two sisters, Jayne (Daniel) Mason of rural Norway, IL and Julie (Karl) Tirevold of rural Somonauk, IL; two brothers, Tim (Debbie) Hanley of Morris, IL and Joe (Rita) Hanley of rural Earlville, IL, one sister-in-law, Linda Hanley of Sheridan, IL, and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her father, Warner Hanley; and one brother, Gregory Hanley.

Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, February 10, 2017 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Somonauk, IL with Father Kevin Butler officiating. Burial will follow in Elerding Cemetery Sheridan, IL. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, February 9, 2017 at Turner-Eighner Funeral Home in Somonauk, IL.

Memorials may be directed to the family for a future scholarship at Hinckley Big Rock High School.

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Published by Daily-Chronicle on Feb. 9, 2017.

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Peg R

February 3, 2023

I think of Mary often. I remember her when I come across a recipe she gave me. I think of her in spring when my irises bloom. I gave her some for her garden. Whenever I catch Tom Skilling's weather forecast, I smile as I think of her in her Skilling tee shirt. I'm so glad I got to work with her.

Dan & Charene Nagel

February 27, 2017

Dear Chuck & Family
We are so sorry to hear of your wife's passing.
Prayers to you all

February 13, 2017

We are so sorry to hear of Marys tragic accident. Love and Prayers to her family.

James, Patti, Josh, Justin and Jimmie Rivera

Harriet Pihera

February 11, 2017

Am so glad that she was my daughters mother-in-law and really appreciated her in every aspect for she got me started in entering items at the fair and etc. God bless you Mary for you are greatly missed.

Roland Thompson

February 9, 2017

I had the honor of working with Mary from the time of her employment at Hinckley-Big Rock until my own retirement in 1999. Mary was an excellent classroom teacher, devoted to the hundreds of students she taught over time, and contributed greatly to the overall school community. She had a great sense of humor and was always cordial and professional. It was a great shock to me upon hearing of her sudden passing and I extend my deepest sympathy to her family.

February 9, 2017

We are deeply saddened by the loss of Mary. May your family find love, comfort and peace during this difficult time.

With Love and Prayers,

The Yslas Family

Brian & Jacqi Murray

February 9, 2017

I am so sorry to hear of Mary's passing. She was such a sweet lady with a big heart. So glad my kids and family were able to see her last summer at Reese and Charlie's birthday party. My deepest condolences to Chuck, Matt, David, Brian all the grand kids and the rest of her family. May god bless and continue NFC to you at this tragic time. LOve you all, Brian and Jacqi Murray.

Jim Flowers

February 9, 2017

Mary taught alongside my sister, Mary Coleman, for many years in the connected lab rooms at Hinckley-Big Rock High School. They were great colleagues and friends, and provided the kind of mutual support that anyone would wish from a true friend.
When my sister passed away in 2008 in similar circumstances, Mary Gunier showed our family what a true friend she really was. She took the time to write a long and beautiful letter recounting specific memories of the good times and fun they had teaching together. It was so touching, and it helped us to heal a bit. We cherish that letter today.
And Mary kept in frequent contact with me - spontaneous notes and holiday cards - always with a bit of news about her life, and recalling memories of her time with my sister. I wish I had responded more frequently.
I think the community must know that Mary Gunier was a great educator, but I wanted to provide an anecdote about her wonderful character. She was kind, thoughtful, sincere, and very caring. I'm sure she was widely loved.
My heartfelt condolences to the Gunier family on your loss.

Peg Rozhon

February 9, 2017

Mary was a great teacher and one of my favorite colleagues at H-BR. From the first I was impressed with her knowledge and love of science. I was also impressed by her willingness to work with all students. She had a great sense of humor. She was a big fan of fellow scientist, Tom Skilling. I enjoyed being the junior class co-sponsor with her. Mary was also a wonderful crafter and a great cook. Some of my favorite recipes are ones I got from her. There are many infants that have enjoyed being swaddled in soft, beautiful afghans crocheted by Mary. Certainly, Mary will be missed by family, friends, students and colleagues.

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