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Mary Cygan Obituary

Cygan, Mary R. (nee Ghee) Passed away peacefully at the graceful age of 92 at her home in Palos Heights, Illinois. Loving wife of (the late) Nestor Cygan; amazing and devoted mother of her two loyal daughters, Theresa Kern and Joanne Ferneau; proud grandmother of Adam (late Sally) Kern, Alison and Benjamin Lewis and Richard Ferneau; cherished great-grandmother of Grey and Smith Lewis; beloved sister of (the late): Thomas Ghee, Catherine (Louis) Allabastro and Peggy (Frank) Dvorak; fond sister-in-law of (the late): Stanley (Olga) Cygan and Gerry (Stanley) Pokrzywa; dear aunt of many nieces and nephews; true friend to everyone. Visitation Friday, September 18th from 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Chapel prayers Saturday, September 19th, 11:00 a.m. at the Kerry Funeral Home, 7020 West 127th Street, Palos Heights proceeding to St. Alexander Church, for her funeral mass at 11:30 a.m., 7025 West 126th Street, Palos Heights. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery immediately following. Mary was a pioneer, who owned her own business and was a hairdresser for over 40 years. To honor her dedication and spirit, in lieu of flowers, contributions to the Women's Business Development Center, Attn: Mary Cygan Memorial, 8 S. Michigan Avenue, Suite 400, Chicago, IL 60603 would be appreciated. www.kerryfh.com ~ (708) 361.4235 ~ www.facebook.com/kerryfuneral



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 17, 2015.

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joyce matusek

September 25, 2015

Sending my sympathy on Mary's passing. She always had a smile on her face. We were neighbors on Tripp in Chicago.

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Sep

18

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Kerry Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center

7020 W. 127th Street, Palos Heights, IL 60463

Sep

19

Prayer Service

11:00 a.m.

Kerry Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center

7020 W. 127th Street, Palos Heights, IL 60463

Sep

19

Funeral Mass

11:30 a.m.

St. Alexander Church

7025 West 126th Street, Palos Heights, IL 60463

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Kerry Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center

7020 W. 127th Street, Palos Heights, IL 60463

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