Mary Lisinski

Mary Lisinski

Mary Lisinski (née Jamieson), a radiant light of kindness, love, and compassion, was born on September 8, 1931, to Charles and Ellen Jamieson. She passed away peacefully on January 8, 2025, at the age of 93, surrounded by the love of three generations of her family.

Mary’s life was shaped by resilience and family values. Losing her mother at 19 and her father at 21, Mary leaned on her relationships with her brothers, Dick and Charles (Chas)Jamieson, and Al and George Goeppinger, all of whom predeceased her.

On May 19, 1951, Mary married her soulmate, Thomas Lisinski, with whom she shared 65 beautiful years of marriage until his passing in 2016. Together, they built a legacy of love and raised seven children: Mary Ellen Bebber (Thomas), Thomas Jr. (deceased 1986), Richard (Nancy), John (Lillian), James (deceased 2017), Charles, and Mark (Mojdeh). Her legacy also includes 13 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren, all of whom were her pride and joy.

Mary’s passions for sports, community, and family defined her remarkable life. She coached volleyball and softball at St. Collette’s School and was a die-hard fan of the Chicago Bears, the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame, and the Chicago Cubs. A resident of Ariana Village in Lakeland, Florida, for 23 years, Mary was celebrated as “the pillar of the community,” bringing people together with her warmth, friendliness, and generosity. She was an active member of the activity committee, card clubs, and bingo nights, leaving an indelible mark on the lives she touched.

Her neighbors described her as “the kind of person who brought people together,” always greeting everyone with a kind word and offering help whenever needed. Her presence, personality, and kindness will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her.

A fiercely independent woman, Mary lived on her own and remained mentally sharp until her passing. She had the unique ability to connect with people of all ages, often sharing her wisdom and joy in conversations that spanned decades of life experience.

On June 7th 2025 at 10:00 AM CDT, Mary’s life will be celebrated with a memorial service at St. Colette Catholic Church (St. Clare Of Assisi), the parish her family was a member of for decades, where her children attended elementary school and where she volunteered with numerous ministries and as the coach of the girls Volleyball, Basketball and Softball teams. . St. Colette Church . 3900 Meadow Dr. . Rolling Meadows, IL 60008 A luncheon will follow immediately afterward. . Moretti's – Schaumburg . 1893 Walden Office Sq . Schaumburg, IL 60173 Family and friends are invited to honor Mary’s incredible life and the joy she brought to so many.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that acts of kindness be done in Mary’s memory, spreading the love and compassion she gave so freely.

Mary Lisinski will be deeply missed but leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and boundless generosity that will continue to inspire her family, friends, and community.