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Mary Lou Armstrong
1945 - 2025
BORN
1945
DIED
2025
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Mary Armstrong Obituary
Born: August 9, 1945 in Streator, IL
Died: November 14, 2025 in Streator, IL
Mary Lou Armstrong, 80 of Streator passed away Friday (November 14, 2025) at the ARC of Streator.
Per her request there will be NO services.
Mary Lou was born on August 9, 1945, in Streator to John and Mary (Wightman) Goralczyk Sr. She married Kenneth Armstrong on March 27, 1998. He survives.
Also surviving are Brad Christoff of Dwight, Corey (Angie) Christoff of Streator, Amanda Christoff of Streator, Kenneth (Kelly) Armstrong Jr of Streator, Trisha (Donald) Puckett of Ransom, Christopher (Jessica) Armstrong of Michigan, 17 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, sister June (Bob) Koch of Lockport, best friend Peggy Libby and her dog Gracie Mae.
She is preceded in death by her parents, brother John Goralczyk, sisters Joann Cobb and Annette Dzursin.
Mary Lou attended Streator Grade Schools and graduated from Streator High School in 1963. She was a member of St. Michael the Archangel Church and the Streator Eagles. Mary Lou retired from R.R. Donnelly in Dwight.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.
The Winterrowd Funeral Home was entrusted with arrangements.
Winterrowd Funeral Home
305 S. Park St.
Streator, IL 61364
815-672-2703
www.winterrowdfh.com
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