Mary Katherine Mueller

Mary Katherine Mueller obituary, Aurora, IL

Mary Katherine Mueller

Mary Mueller Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by The Healy Chapel Funeral & Cremation Services - Aurora Facility on Dec. 23, 2025.
Mary Katherine Mueller, 72, of Wheaton, Illinois passed away on December 20, 2025 after a brave battle with cancer surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on October 28, 1953 in Aurora, Illinois, the daughter of Arthur John and Mary Helene (Barnes) Mueller.
Mary had many passions in life, some of which were bird watching (member of the DuPage Birding Club), nature, socializing with friends, fairy gardens and the Grateful Dead. She also loved to travel. Some of her favorite destinations being Hawaii, Spain and Banyuls-Sur-Mer, France.
Mary graduated from West Aurora High School in 1971 and from Western Illinois University in 1976. She worked as a Social Worker and was Supervisor of Senior Services at DuPage County Health Department.
She is survived by her husband Carlos Monge, Jr., Mary's siblings, Michael (Barb) Mueller, Steve (Kim) Mueller and Melissa Mueller. Mary had many nieces and nephews and was especially close with Erin (Chrissy) Mueller, Laura (Pierre) Bonilla, Arthur Michael (Kaitlyn) Mueller and Nicholas Mueller. She had a great many close friends who provided love and support throughout her life and during her health struggles the past 4 years.
Mary was preceded in death by her father, Arthur John Mueller and her mother, Mary Helene (Barnes) Mueller.
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