Photo courtesy of Skaja Terrace Funeral Home - Niles
Niles, Illinois
Feb 23, 1965 – May 2, 2023
Mary Ann White. Age 58. Passed Peacefully with her Beloved Fiance Craig Douglas at her side. Loving Daughter of William P. Jr. and the late Lillian (nee Mackey) White. Dearest Sister of Bill (Marissa, late Irena) White, the late Ruth Ann White, and Jim (Marie) White. Cherished Aunt of Stephanie (Dan), Amanda (Shawn), the late Michael, Will, Phillip (Jessica), Tiffany (Joey), Marissa, Michelle, and Great Aunt of Kaylie and Beau. Loving Niece of Mary Lou (the late Richard) Friebus and the late Patricia (the late Anthony) Ciancio and many other Aunts and Uncles. Cousin to Bobby (Teri), Debbie (Ron) Godmother of Douglas, the late Pam, Sandy (Anthony) and many more. Best Friend of Susan, Diane, Maria, and Mieko from Japan and many more. A true Sports fan with a fantastic sense of humor to bring the world to a smile . Teacher of many young and old minds. She loved to travel, spoke many languages, was an avid music lover, and a "Green Thumb". Mary had a strong sense of community, politics and religion being a member of St. Martha Church in Morton Grove, IL. Mary has left a more positive world behind for everyone to enjoy and we relish her memory so dearly. Visitation Tuesday May 9, 2023 from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM at SKAJA Terrace Funeral Home 7812 North Milwaukee Avenue Niles, IL. Funeral Wednesday May 10, 2023 at 9:15 AM to St. Juliana Church for a 10:00 AM Mass. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials to the American Cancer Society, to the Joseph and Mary Retreat House 1300 Stritch Dr. Mundelein, IL 60060, or to the Holy Spirit Missionary Sisters Convent of the Spirit 319 Waukegan Rd. Northfield, IL 60093. Funeral Information 847-966-7302
Read MoreI was so sorry to read this news. I worked closely with Mary Ann at CCX and she was always so warm and lovely. I send my most sincere condolences. Paula DiPerna
Paula DiPerna
May 13, 2023 | Work
My condolences to you all, as Mary Ann will be truly missed. She was a beautiful friend with a good soul. May we always keep her memories alive among us. Blessings
Elizabeth E. Ortega
May 08, 2023 | Friend
We are so very sorry to hear about Mary Ann, it was always the highlight of summer when she and all her family would come to Morganza Louisiana every year. Her brother Bill is still one of my best friends after all these years. I can still hear Mr. Bill calling he “Little Bug”. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family
Randy & Sandy Vosburg
May 07, 2023 | Lakeland, LA | Friend
I didn’t know Mary Ann long, but we bonded through shared grief. She was a blessing through some of my darkest moments and I will always be grateful for having known her.
May you find peace in knowing that Mary Ann left an indelible mark on the lives of others through her kind and genuine nature.
~Paglia Family~
Donna Paglia
May 07, 2023 | IL | Friend
Briefly met Mary Ann when she was her Dad's date for a Knight's of Columbus dinner function. We had a wonderful time being with her. I'm sure she is another guiding light .
Vincent De Rosa
May 06, 2023 | Winfield, IL | Friend
When I think of Mary I hear the laugh along with seeing her big smile. Mary always made you feel like part of the family and I loved when she would send me pictures of the flowers that she loved and knew I would appreciate them too. She has left this world way too soon. My deepest sympathy to her family Cindy chobak
Cindy chobak
May 05, 2023 | Family
Mary was an amazing woman, she made us laugh and made everyone around her so happy. We will miss her.
- The Lucas Family
Julie Lucas
May 05, 2023 | Evanston, IL | Friend
