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Mary Hughes Obituary

Hughes, Mary Lou "Sweet N Lovely" (nee Hackett) 56. Beloved wife of Jerry, Retired Capt. CFD; devoted daughter of the late Eugene and the late Gloria; loving step-mother of Erica (Don) Snyder, Greg Mangrum and Andy (Jessica) Mangrum; cherished grandma Lou of Mike, Savannah, Dylan, Chris, Jon, Phil and Dominik; dearest sister of Jean (Virgil) Adkins and John (Mary) Hackett; dearest niece of Mary Lou (late Rolland) Shearhod; aunt of many nieces and nephews; mom to Tiger, Mandu and Suki. Past employee of Merrill Lynch and Midway Tower. Homecoming/Prom Queen Hubbard H.S. 1975. Mary Lou loved Beatle Fest, New Buffalo MI, Stephen King books, White Sox openers, Super Bowl parties, shopping malls, Christmas, Halloween, Lake Geneva WI, Ulta and birthdays. Funeral Tuesday 9:30 a.m. from the WOLNIAK FUNERAL HOME 5700 S. Pulaski Rd. to St. Mary Star of the Sea Church for 10:30 a.m. Mass. Visitation Monday 3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of donations to charities, Mary Lou loved flowers. Funeral info: (773) 767-4500 or www.wolniakfuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 17, 2013.

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Tom Bykowski

November 12, 2024

The leaves may change, but not our warm memories of Mary Lou. God Bless .

Lynnie Bykowski

November 11, 2024

Thinking of you, Jerry, and Mary Lou's family on the anniversary of Mary Lou's passing. Take good care.

Marilyn D Bykowski (Lynnie)

November 10, 2021

Thinking of you, Jerry, and Mary Lou's Family on the anniversary of her passing.

February 26, 2019

My sincere condolences to you Jerry and your family for your loss. Donna from smitty's

Mary Gonzalez (Rispoli)

January 10, 2014

I went to school with her sister Jeannie and knew Mary Lou because she and my sister were friends. Always thought she was just so beautiful. My condolences to all of her family. God bless you all.

nancy petito

November 24, 2013

I remember mary lou from high school, always so beautiful and plesant. very sorry for your loss.

November 24, 2013

I RMEMBER MARY LOU FROM HUGH SCHOOL, ALWAYS SO PLESANT.DEEPLY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.

Melissa Mikesh

November 20, 2013

May Mary Lou Rest In Peace....

John Hughes

November 20, 2013

Our prayers are with you.

November 19, 2013

My condolences... A wonderful person is returning home, is how I have always viewed this sort of thing. And we shall all make it back home one day... to be together once again. Terry

Louise Cole

November 19, 2013

The minute I saw this beautiful picture I knew who it was even though I have not seen her since 1985. We were neighbors on 85th St in K Town. In the years that we were neighbors/friends, we shared many laughs & even some tears. We knew we could count on each other & we did. So many times I would think about her, sending a prayer her way that she was doing well where ever she was. I watched a video tonight that she was in when she attended my daughters sweet sixteen party. Looking pretty as ever.I'm so sorry for your pain but know with all your hearts & souls that she will be with you all forever. Her spirit is everlasting & she now has those "wings"she earned from our Heavenly Father. I will pray for all of you & I hope one of you would e-mail me any recent info about her so I can try & make some sense of this. Continous blessings, Louise [email protected]

Bill Kugelman

November 18, 2013

Jerry & Family; My deepest condolence and prayers for your loved one. May she RIP. My best to your family. Kugie

November 18, 2013

My sincerest sympathies, Jerry, on the loss of your dear Mary Lou. She looks so bright and full of energy in her picture -- a beautiful way to remember her. I pray Our Lord holds you close during this sad time. Take good care, Jerry.
Lynnie Bykowski

Sue Nowicki

November 18, 2013

The Szok Family

Nancy Nowobielski

November 18, 2013

Jerry, I am so sorry for your loss. I didn't know Mary Lou but I remember when you came to my nephew Jim's graduation party. Mary Lou made a point of coming up to me and telling me a little story about my late brother John and telling me what a great guy he was. Every time I used to run into both of you at the Dominicks, when I saw her I would always think of that small kindness she showed that meant so much to me.

John Beck

November 18, 2013

So sorry Jerry. You've been through a lot lately. Mary Lou is going to be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Jack & Janette Molloy

November 18, 2013

We were very sorry to hear about your loss, Jerry. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
God Bless

frank Madea

November 18, 2013

Jer we all loss someone special.god bless.

Tom (Bronko) Bykowski

November 17, 2013

It was a treat knowing you, Mary Lou. You had a smile for everybody. Condolences from my family to yours.

Maureen Larisey

November 17, 2013

Jerry,

I happened to be looking for another notice and stopped when I saw Hughes. I haven't seen you in a long time but wanted to tell you that I'm sorry for your loss. I have a feeling from what I read that she was the perfect woman for you, starting with her love of Beatle fest. You have a long road ahead of you and I'll share the best advice I got when I lost someone close to me. Take one day at a time. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. You're a good guy - I hate that this happened to you. Take care. (Mo - from the old days with Mary Jane, Nancy and Patty)

Jeri Lorefice-Mulderink

November 17, 2013

So very sorry for your loss. You have my deepest sympathies. Mary Lou was a sweet and beautiful person. She will be missed by many. Thoughts and prayers go with you Jerry, and your family.

Mary Kay Moran-Rios

November 17, 2013

Please hold for Sweet & Lovely.... I'll miss those words. What a fitting endearment for your beautiful wife, my dear friend. Mary Lou was sweet, lovely, and so much more. We're left with wonderful memories.
Jerry, Frank & I are so sorry for your loss. Our hearts go out to you, John, Jean, & Auntie Mary Lou. We will be keeping you in our thoughts and prayers during the difficult days ahead.

A Coleman

November 17, 2013

My condolences for your loss. May you find comfort, from family, friends and the God of all comfort. "He is giving support to all who are falling and is raising up all who are bowed down" (Psalm 145:14) He will sustain you until that day that he will swallow up death forever.

November 17, 2013

Mary Lou was a beautiful woman inside and out. God has a beautiful angel in Heaven.

Patty Hughes and Family

James Ferneau

November 16, 2013

Our deepest symphathies from our whole family.

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