Mary James Obituary

James, Mary Jo

Nee Scahill; Born November 20, 1944 and at rest December 14, 2021; Beloved wife of the late Leslie R. "Buzz"; Loving mom of Edward, Les (Lori), and Julianne (Robert) Wagner; Cherished grandmother of Hailey, Edward, Michaela, Sarah, Elizabeth, Peter, Matthew, Bridget, Leslie and Audrie; Dear friend to many; Mary Jo grew up near 76th and Loomis in Chicago; Alumni of St. Sabina School and Maria High School, Class of 1962; She worked at Rock Island Railroad and the Chicago Patrolmen's Credit Union; She enjoyed singing with Daybreak, was part of the Rocket Chorus, a cantor and a lifelong member of St. Linus Parish in Oak Lawn and later St. Michael's Church in Orland Park; Mary Jo was one of the founding members of The Married Couples Club that enjoyed travel and game nights through the years. Visitation Sunday, from 3:00 to 9:00 p.m.; Funeral Monday, 8:30 a.m. from Curley Funeral Home, 6116 W. 111th Street, Chicago Ridge to St. Linus Church, 10300 Lawler Ave, Oak Lawn, Mass 9:30 a.m.; A live stream of the Mass is available by using this link: https://www.asimplestreaming.com/mjjames; Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery; For Funeral info 708-422-2700 or www.curleyfuneralhome.com

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