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Mary Henry Obituary

Henry, Mary B. 52, of Carol Stream, formerly of Aurora, died suddenly of cancer on Sunday, May 21, 2006, at Central DuPage Hospital. She was born May 27, 1953, in Aurora, IL. Survivors include her mother, Rita M. Henry; brother, Mike (Mary Beth) Henry; sisters, Cathy Henry and Nancy Henry; her aunts and uncles, Barbara and Robert Stoneberg, Pat and Bernice Conley, Fred Southworth; godchildren, Byron, Jillian and Mallory Nudd and several cousins and dear friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Charles T. Henry and aunt, Betty Southworth. Mary was employed by Illinois Institute of Technology for almost 30 years as an Associate Director, Human Resources Department. She was the 2001 recipient of the University Excellence in Service Award. Mary enjoyed traveling with family and friends. A Memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., on Sunday, May 28, 2006, at The Healy Chapel, 332 W. Downer Place, Aurora, IL. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Gilda's Club, the American Cancer Society or charity of one's choice. For further information, please call: 630-897-9291 or visit our website at www.healychapel.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 24, 2006.

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Jeanne Garofalo

June 13, 2006

Dear Henry Family,



I just wanted to send my deepest sympathy to your family, I worked with Mary at IIT for the past 28 yrs and I will miss her very much. We worked on many IIT holiday parties together, she would faithfully call me every year and talk me into one more year. She will be greatly missed by all those who knew her. I'm glad she was fortunate to be able to travel and spend time with family and friends. I always joked with her about her traveling trips. It won't be the same at IIT without her, I'm sure when she gets to heaven she will meet up with Marcy Dixon and they can discuss HR stories. My prayers are with your family during this difficult time.



Sincerely,



Jeanne Garofalo

Carl and Anne Swanstrom

May 26, 2006

Dear Mike and Mary Beth,

Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your sister. Our prayers will be with you and your family.

Donna Beaver

May 25, 2006

Dear Henry Family,



I am very sorry to hear of the loss of Mary. I worked with her at IIT many years ago. She will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this most difficult time.

Jim & Mary Lou Miller

May 24, 2006

Dear Mrs. Henry, Cathy, Nancy, Mike & Mary Beth,



I can't even begin to tell you how sorry & saddened we all are to hear of the very unexpected passing of Mary. Our world has lost a beautiful soul, but her legacy she left through her work and love for her family, friends, and employers will be seen in the lives of those she touched. Cathy, ever since I have known you, I believed you to be an angel on earth and I have every reason to believe that your family is very much like you. It is no doubt that Mary's final hour here on earth was anything less than her earth angel's surrounding her, comforting her and reasuring her that you all will be together once again when our Lord calls you home. Heaven is brighter with Mary's arrival, and you know she is free of pain & suffering.

Our family continues to prayer for all of the Henry family. This is such a painful loss for all of you and I just wish there was something I can say to minimize the grief, but I know only time has that ability. Please let us know if there is anything we can do. We are here for you.



With God's Blessing & our deepest Sympathy,



Jim, Mary Lou,Matthew, Mallory & Amanda Miller

Donna Beaver

May 24, 2006

Dear Henry Family,



I'm very sorry to hear about the loss of Mary. I worked with Mary at IIT many years ago. She will truly be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.

Sabeen Ahmad

May 24, 2006

My deepest sympathies. My prayers are with your family and friends.

Richard Doctor

May 24, 2006

With deepest sympathy for the sudden loss of your loved one.

May we all grow in faith in a gracious God who is touched by our sorrows.

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