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Mary Allison Obituary

Allison, Mary P. nee O'Connor, born March 21, 1921, at rest March 25, 2010, devoted wife of the late William J. Allison, cherished mother of William (Ellen), the late Denis, Thomas, James (Betty), Mary (the late Theodore) Ross, Anne (Stephen) Hasselbeck, Richard, Maureen (the late Billy) Slone, Regina (James) Mazzuca, Bernadette (William) Wawczak, loving Booma to Timothy (Jennifer), William (fiancee Colleen), Kevin and Robert (Angela) Allison, Patrick Hasselbeck, Andrew (Michelle) Slone, Julia (Jeremy) Toy, Michael (Wendy) Turner, Mary Mazzuca, Daniel and Natalie Wawczak, delighted and loving great-grandmother "Big Ma/Booma" of Timothy and Clare Allison, John Turner, Billie, Rigby, Meredith and Allison Slone and Jonas Toy, devoted daughter of the late Patrick and Julia (nee O'Meara) O'Connor, daughter-in-law of the late Hugh and Anna (nee Kell) Allison, dear sister of the late Maurice (the late Margaret and the late Ethel) the late John, the late Eileen, the late William (Genie) O'Connor, Dolores (the late Dennis "Joe") Delaney, Agnes "Angel" (the late Harry "Whit") Whitacre, the late Peggy, sister-in-law to the late Hugh (the late Margaret) Allison, Anne "Nance" (Edward) McNally, fond aunt of, Patrick and Marty, Kathy, Kevin and Peggy O'Connor, Sheila, Dennis, Deborah, Noreen, Mary Ag, Patrick, Michael, William and Thomas Delaney, Eileen and RoseAnne Whitacre, Mary and Hugh Allison, James, Anne, Kathleen, Robert, Patrick and Edward McNally and all their respective spouses, cherished lifelong friend of Florence (nee Lullo) and Michael Magro. First president of the Ladies Auxiliary Knights of Columbus Commodore Barry Post # 1118. Life-long and long-suffering Cubs fan. According to her wishes her body has been donated to the Anatomical Gift Association of Illinois. Memorial Mass 10:30 a.m., Friday, April 23rd, St. Andrew Catholic Church, 3556 N. Paulina, Chicago. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Mercy Home for Boys & Girls appreciated. Internment Abraham Lincoln Cemetery Elwood, IL. Services by Cremation Society of Illinois, 773-281-5058

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 4, 2010.

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Ed McNally

April 23, 2010

Rest in Peace. May God bless you and keep you.

Susan Strzepek

April 23, 2010

Mrs. Allison - I have fond and loving memories of you and your family on Lorel, you touched the lives of many and I always remembered your birthday was the first day of Spring, I always thought of you on that day. Love Suebell

Gene & Peggy O'Connor

April 23, 2010

You are in our thoughts and prayers during this time of sorrow

Mary Allison Minotis

April 12, 2010

We were saddened to hear of Aunt Mary's passing. It was very heart-warming to read how many people's lives she touched with happiness. May my sweet aunt rest in peace. Mary Allison

Hugh Allison

April 9, 2010

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

connie Parker MD

April 6, 2010

I was saddened to read of the death of your mother. I remember fondly when she, your father and many of her children were my patients. You all have my sympathy at this time for the loss of a lovely, gentle lady.

Jim McNally

April 4, 2010

Rest in peace, Aunt Mary. God Bless.
Jim McNally

Kevin O'Connor

April 4, 2010

We are saddened to hear of Mary's passing.
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time of sorrow.

Kevin & Mickey O'Connor and family

April 4, 2010

Dear Rich & family:
I only met your mother a few times but found her to be a gracious, free-spirited woman...I truly believe she is with our Lord, forever happy, forever in joy & peace. My thoughts & prayers are with you ....
Kenny G.

April 4, 2010

My condolences to all the Allison family. I have such fond memories of the times I spent on Lorel Ave. For skirt steak dinners in the basement when it was the only relief from 90 0/0 weather, overnights in the attic, eggnog at Christmas, weekends at Tingue-Brown, it was all good. I thought of Mrs. Allison as my "2nd Mom" and will miss her dearly, as you all will. My condolences, thoughts and prayers to you all.
Love, Patrick and all the Gamboneys

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