Mary Trotter Richert

Mary Trotter Richert obituary, Aurora, IL

Mary Trotter Richert

Mary Richert Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by The Healy Chapel Funeral & Cremation Services - Aurora Facility on Oct. 1, 2025.
Mary Trotter Richert, age 84, of Aurora, Illinois, passed away on September 10, 2025. She was born on May 17, 1941, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to the late Calvin and Harriet Trotter.
Mary spent much of her life in Aurora, where she built a strong family and many friendships. She will be remembered for her unique spirit, as all who knew her can attest.
She is survived by her brother Tom (Mary) Trotter, and sister Julie Jakowski; her children Katie Davis, John (Ellen Byrne) Richert, Julie Dawson, and Dave (Laura) Richert; grandchildren Emma Richert, William Davis, Lauren (Evan) Stoneberg, Annabel Davis, Mia Richert, and Courtney Dawson; and great-grandchildren Wesley and Ella Stoneberg.
A visitation to honor Mary's life will be held on Sunday, October 12, 2025, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at The Healy Chapel, 332 W. Downer Place, Aurora, Illinois 60506.
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