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Mary Braz Obituary

Mary Lou Braz (nee Walton/Bitsco) At rest Tuesday, June 30, 2009 at Munroe Regional Medical Center, Ocala, FL. Born in OK. on June 23, 1923, age 86. Lived in the Joliet area for 30 years. Lived in Michigan and moved to Ocala, FL. in 1994. Preceded in death by her late husband, Joseph Bitsco in 1970 and daughter, Carolyn Sue Witska (Scott) in 1982. Survived by her husband, Robert Braz, of Ocala, FL. Daughter, Brenda Wylie (Leo) of Ocala, FL. and Pat Talarico of Joliet, IL. Grandchildren Sandra DuBois (Heddins), Katherine Jansto (Heddins), Debbie Burger (Scott), Jerry Scott of Joliet, IL. Dan Kagay of Palatka, FL. Dena Reed (Wylie) of St. Petersburg, FL., Brant Wylie of Ocala, FL. She is also survived by 12 great grandchildren and 8 great-great grandchildren and special friends Richard Talarico and Betty Scott (Coup) of Joliet, IL. At Mary Lou's request, cremation rites were recorded in Ocala, FL. Burial will be at Woodlawn Cemetary in Joliet at a later date. For Memorial Services, please call (815)722-1378 or (352)425-0862.

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Published by Herald-News from Jul. 5 to Jul. 6, 2009.

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Brenda & Leo Wylie

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We will miss you Mom, but knowing that you are in a better place will help us through the days ahead.
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