Mary T. Amelse

Mary T. Amelse obituary, Glenview, IL

Mary T. Amelse

Mary Amelse Obituary

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Mary T. Amelse, nee Kroll, 80, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at home surrounded by her loved ones. Beloved wife of Peter. Loving mother to Jeffrey (Debra) Amelse, Barbara (Craig) Robertson, Adria (Joseph) Castronovo, Laura (Stefan) Bailey. Proud grandmother of Garrett, Marie and Carter Amelse, Dylan and MacKenzie Robertson, Vincent, Lucy and Sylvia Castronovo. Adored daughter of the late Michael and Margaret Kroll. Dear cousin of William Halkett. Cherished sister-in-law and aunt to many. Mary will be missed by many friends and family. She worked for the State of Illinois Department of Rehabilitation for over 35 years. Mary also enjoyed volunteering for the Ignatian Volunteer Corps for many years. Visitation Thursday, December 5th from 3-8pm at Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, 6150 N Cicero Ave., Chicago IL 60646. Funeral Friday, December 6th, 9:30am from the funeral home to St. Gertrude Catholic Church, 1420 W Granville Ave, Chicago, IL 60660, for a funeral mass at 10am. Interment Maryhill Cemetery. Memorial donations in Mary's name can be made to the Ignatian Volunteer Corps, 740 N Calvert St # 500, Baltimore, MD 21202. For more info 773-736-3833 or www.smithcorcoran.com.
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