Mary Jane Shillito

1932 - 2020

Mary Jane Shillito

1932 - 2020

BORN

1932

DIED

2020

Mary Shillito Obituary

Published by The Detroit News & Detroit Free Press from Jun. 7 to Jun. 8, 2020.
Mary Jane Shillito

Shillito, Mary Jane. June 6, 2020 Age 87. Beloved wife of the late Thomas. Loving mother of Eric and the late Thomas and Paul Shillito. Mary Jane was born July 16, 1932 in Detroit, MI to the late Victor and Lillian Joyce. Also survived by Daughter-in-law Kathy(Ken) Rosbury. Memorial contributions may be directed to Gleaners or Paralyzed Veterans of America. "Whenever you feel like criticizing anyone…just remember that all the people in this world haven't had the advantages that you've had." - F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby. Expressions of sympathy www.obriensullivanfuneralhome.com

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