Mary Anne Shaw

Mary Anne Shaw obituary, Elmhurst, IL

Mary Anne Shaw

Mary Shaw Obituary

Published by Legacy on May 8, 2025.
Mary Anne Shaw, nee Galvin, age 70, passed away suddenly, beloved mother of Patrick, Mary Kate (Thomas) Nelson and Kelly (Luke) Wissbroecker; devoted grandmother of Cillian, Wilkie and Nolan; cherished daughter of the late Sarah, nee Nelligan and the late Thomas Galvin; dear sister of Eileen (Kevin) Bowman, Thomas, Kevin (Cindy), Terrence, Brian (Sheila) Galvin and Sheila (Francis) O'Hara; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday, 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Tuesday, 8:00 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home, 134 South York Road, (½ mile North of Saint Charles Road), Elmhurst. Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 a.m. at Visitation Catholic Church. Interment Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, Hillside. Live stream of funeral Mass available through the funeral home website. For funeral information please call 630-832-0018 or www.gibbonsfuneralhome.com
VISITATION
Monday
May
12
3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Gibbons Funeral Home
134 South York Road
Elmhurst, IL 60126
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VISITATION
Tuesday
May
13
8:00 a.m. until 9:00 a.m.
Gibbons Funeral Home
134 South York Road
Elmhurst, IL 60126
Click here to get directions

FUNERAL SERVICE
Tuesday
May
13
10:00 a.m. at
Visitation Catholic Church
779 South York Road
Elmhurst, IL
Click here to get directions

INTERMENT
Tuesday
May
13
Following Mass
Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery
1400 S Wolf Road
Hillside, IL

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May 12, 2025

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May 12, 2025

Kathy and Eddie from NOLA sent flowers.

May 12, 2025

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Mary ODonnell

May 12, 2025

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

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Kathy and Eddie from NOLA

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Cathy Magill (stub)

May 12, 2025

May you rest in peace.
I will remember all the good times at St. Norberts!

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Jim and Aljeanne Shaw

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Bob Wilkie

May 9, 2025

Thank you, Mary Anne, for the many times you hosted my family for Thanksgiving. I always looked forward to those special occasions when we celebrated the holiday with you and your family. They are the source of some of my fondest memories. You will be sorely missed. Condolences to your dear family. Love, Bob & Riana Wilkie.

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Jess Shaw

May 9, 2025

May you rest in peace. Love Jess Shaw and your other grandchildren Liam (18) , Joe (16) and Emily Shaw (14)

The Gibbons Family

May 8, 2025

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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