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Mary Hyzy Obituary

Hyzy, Mary Ellen "Peaches" 83, of Highland, IN passed away peacefully on Wed., April 29, 2020. She was born in Chicago, IL on Dec. 25, 1936, to Patrick Gannon and Marie (Kritenbrink) Jonas. She was a graduate of St. Francis de Sales High School. Her marriage was to William James "Apples" Hyzy, Sr. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother. She is survived by two sons, Michael J. (Genevieve) Hyzy and Keith A. (Karen) Hyzy; one sister-in-law, Barbara Gannon; 9 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. Many nieces and nephews also survive. She was preceded in death by her husband, William James Hyzy, Sr.; one son, William James Hyzy, Jr.; her parents, Patrick Gannon and Marie Jonas; and two brothers, Robert Gannon and Patrick Gannon. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, private family services will be held on Mon., May 4, 2020. Burial will be at Holy Cross Cemetery in Calumet City, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Franciscan Health Hospice Care. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.SteinkeFuneralHome.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 1, 2020.

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