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Mary Beck Obituary

Beck, Mary Lou "Loulee" 75, of Palos Hills, passed away peacefully Thursday, March 21, 2013 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Beloved daughter of the late Richard "R.J." and Louise Beck; loving sister of Debbie, Dan, Thom (Sandy), Steve (Kim), and the late Jim; adored aunt of Peggie (Sam) Grossman, Stephanie, Katie, Colleen, Mary Kate, Jim(Erin), Richard, and Stephan; proud great-aunt to Quinn, and Liam Beck. Upon graduating high school Mary Lou became a Sinsinawa Dominican and received her Bachelor of Science Degree from Edgewood College in Madison, WI. After leaving the convent she began working in School District #104, along with earning her Master's Degree from Loyola University. Mary Lou taught for a total of 41 years until her retirement in 2000. She was an animal (especially cat) lover and volunteered at Pet Smart for many years after her retirement. Funeral Tuesday 9a.m. from Donnellan Funeral Home, 10525 S. Western Ave. to St. Barnabas Church, 10134 S. Longwood Dr., Chicago. Funeral Mass 10a.m. Interment private. Visitation Monday 3-9p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to her favorite charity "Touched by an Animal" P.O. Box 59067, Chicago, IL, 60659. Funeral Info: 773-238-0075. Please sign guestbook at www.donnellanfuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 24, 2013.

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Jessica Isabel

April 29, 2013

I am so sad to discover that Mary Lou has left us. I met her at Pet smart where we adopted one of her kitties. She warned me that Autumn had a BAD attitude and she didnt lie! (We love her anyway). I was very fond of M.L. and regret not having spent more time with her in this life. I'll do better in the next.

Linda Howard

March 27, 2013

Heard about Mary Lou's passing on Tuesday so we had no time to attend visitation or services. She was a big part of my childhood and I have fond memories of getting into (childhood) mischief with her. A photo of her, Debbie and myself hangs on a wall of my house. Just thinking of her makes me smile, and she will be missed, I am sure.

Sheila (McGuire) Hansen

March 26, 2013

I was sorry to hear about Mary Lou's death. She was always smiling as we worked together at the Maple Tree Inn, and was genuinely a nice, nice person. Hope knowing that others share your sadness is comforting at this difficult time.

March 24, 2013

i AM SORRY TO READ ABOUT THE PASSING OF YOUR LOVED ONE.I AM HOPING ALL THE GOOD MEMORIES WILL BE A COMFORT TO TOUA.C . MATTHEW 5:HAPPY ARE THE PURE IN HEART,SINCE THEY WILL SEE GOD.

March 24, 2013

To the whole Beck family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. May Lou was such a bright light to my mom and dad. As she left us, you thought "She's gone" and those awaiting her arrival shouted "Here she is"!! Between my parents and your family, the line was long to greet her!! Love you,
Lisa Pattara McGrane

March 24, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss. Ms. beck was my school teacher at graves elementary dist#104.i will always remember ms.beck as someone who loved her job and helping others was her main priority my condolences to her entire family god bless.MARIO AR MERCADO

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