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Mary Horton Obituary

Horton, Mary E. (nee Stapleton), age 79, Native of Claremorris, Co., Mayo, Ireland, member of Notre Dame Parish, Clarendon Hills, resident of Clarendon Hills for over 31 years; wife of the late Frederick J.; loving mother of Annie (Mark) Krug and John (Susan) Horton; proud grandmother of Victoria Ellen and Ryan Krug and Trevor, Eileen, Michael and Emily Horton; dear sister of the late Tim Stapleton. Visitation Tuesday, 3 p.m. until 9 p.m. and Wednesday, 8:15 a.m. until time of funeral 9:15 a.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home, 134 South York Road (1/2 mile North of Saint Charles Road), Elmhurst. Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. at Notre Dame Catholic Church, Clarendon Hills. Interment Clarendon Hills Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Saint Patrick Fathers, Chicago. For funeral information please call 1-630-832-0018 or www.gibbonsfuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jun. 7, 2004.

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Mary Mascolino-Blum

June 10, 2004

Annie & John

I am sorry I could not pay my respects in person. I have such fond memories of Aunt May and smile when I think of them. Your in my thoughts and prayers.

Jesse Oliveros

June 9, 2004

I'm sorry about your loss John. Our prayers are with you and your family. The Oliveros Family will be praying for you and your family.

Kathy Jender

June 9, 2004

My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time.

David Zimmerman

June 8, 2004

John Horton and Family:



I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your Mom. I wish I could have come to express my condolences in person. We’ll keep you and your family in our prayers.



David Zimmerman and your friends at Fifth Third Bank.

June 8, 2004

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.



Frances Molloy and Family

Pansy Losiniecki

June 7, 2004

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this diffult time.

Michael Bocanegra

June 7, 2004

May your memories of her fill your heart forever. With our heartfelt sympathy. The Bocanegra Family

The Gibbons Family

June 7, 2004

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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