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Mary Mathie Obituary
Mary L. Mathie, nee Altenbernd, 78, died on Sept. 21, 2008, peacefully at home; longtime resident of Elk Grove Village and most recently of Clearwater Beach, FL. Beloved wife of the late Robert Gibb Mathie; dearest mother of Janet (Dale) Mallek,
Margaret (Michael) Buhtanic and Mary
(Michael) Hinkle; devoted grandmother of Jason (Brandy) and Jenna Mallek, Michael Robert Buhtanic, Ken (Carm), Keith
(Jessica), Kevin (Rachel) and Elizabeth
Hinkle; proud great-grandmother of five; fond sister of David Altenbernd and Ellen Mersch. Visitation Sunday, 3 to 8 p.m., at The Oaks Funeral Home, 1201 E. Irving Park Road (at Prospect), Itasca, and Monday, 9 a.m. until time of Funeral service 11 a.m. Interment Memory Gardens, Arlington Heights. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Ex-Prisoners of War, 3210 East Pioneer Parkway, Suite #40, Arlington TX 76010. For funeral info call 630-250-8588.
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Memories and Condolences
for Mary Mathie
Lori Bounds
September 29, 2008
Janet and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I didn't get to know your mother but I have heard many great things about her. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love Lori
Fred and Lizz Eiselein
September 25, 2008
Dearest Mary, you lived life to the fullest. Life at 650 Island Way was always much brighter and and more fun because of you. We will never forget you dancing by the pool at our last party, now you are dancing in heaven! We will miss you and you will live forever in our hearts. Love,
JOHN AND MILLIE HAYN
September 24, 2008
OUR SYMPATHY GOES OUT TO MARY'S THREE BEAUTIFUL DAUGHTERS AND THEIR FAMILIES,UPON THE LOSS OF THEIR BEAUTIFUL MOTHER MARY.
MARY MY FRIENDLY NEIGHBOR AND MY FUN LOVING RED HAT SISTER YOU WILL CERTAINLY BE MISSED. YOUR FRIENDSHIP WAS VERY SPECIAL TO ME, AND I WILL THINK OF YOU OFTEN. AS WE USED TO SAY (SEE YOU LATER)
LOVE,
Harold & Barb McKee
September 24, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with Mary’s Family,
Although we only knew Mary for a few years, she left footprints that will last forever.
Mary welcomed us to the “650 Condo Family” in 2004 and we hit it off immediately as friends and fellow dog lovers.
Mary was a kind soul who laughed often and was always ready to have fun.
Mary was a special person and will be missed,
Dolores and Tom Kolakowski
September 24, 2008
Dear Mary! A great person and a dear friend. The world will be a little grayer and a lot sadder without you. You will be sadly missed. Until we see each other again, remember that you were loved. Keep smiling!
Tom and Dolores Kolakowski
September 24, 2008
Mary! A special person and dear friend. The world will be a little grayer and a lot sadder without you. Goodbye dear friend, and until we see each other again remember that you were loved.
Connie Givas
September 24, 2008
Dearest Mary,You are gone but will never be forgotten.George and I knew you and we loved you.You were my best friend.Good-bye best friend. Someday we will meet again. Love, Connie
Chris Altenbernd
September 24, 2008
Janet, thanks for calling my mom and dad. We probably would have missed the obituary. They plan to attend, but I am speaking at a meeting in Polk County and cannot adjust my calendar.
Your Mom was always my favorite aunt. Maybe because she was younger, I always had more fun with her. I will never forget the trips to her apartment in Chicago in the years when she was first married.
Chris Altenbernd
September 24, 2008
Janet, thanks for calling my mom and dad. We probably would have missed the obituary. They plan to attend, but I am speaking at a meeting in Polk County and cannot adjust my calendar.
Your Mom was always my favorite aunt. Maybe because she was younger, I always had more fun with her. I will never forget the trips to her apartment in Chicago in the years when she was first married.
Pat (Altenbernd) Johnson
September 24, 2008
I remember such wonderful times with Mary. When I was growing up, she would travel with us and we would sing and sing. After she married, I spent part of a summer caring for Janet and living with Mary and Bob. It was a wonderful experience. My sympathies are with all of you. Much love.
Deby
September 24, 2008
I am so very sorry for your loss. Janet, please call whenever you're feeling sad or lonely, any time of night or day. This is what friends are for. We are thinking of you all the time and miss you a lot.
Susan Thomas
September 24, 2008
Dear Janet, My heart is broken for you and your family. I'm so sorry for your loss. I have three sisters and I know they can be a great asset and blessing at a time like this. Please rest and rejoice together knowing you had a great mom and family. Peace, Susan I miss you terribly.
Jacquelyn Kauffman
September 24, 2008
Thinking of you and your family during this very difficult time. Sending lots of hugs and prayers. Love, Jacque
Amika Dudley
September 24, 2008
Thinking of you and your family. You're in our prayers.
Sherita Thomas
September 24, 2008
Janet,
I want you to know that you and your family are in my prayers. I am very sorry for your loss. We Love You.
George & Rita Gillin
September 24, 2008
Mary was a great friend and we always had many laughs together. George and I will miss her terribly. She was more like family than a friend. George will especially miss the "Snow Queen" - his favorite expression. Be in peace Mary with Bob & Bingo. We love you,
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