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Mary Liebman Obituary

Liebman, Mary Elizabeth (nee Bruhnke) Wife of 65 years to Charles, mother of Paul, Elizabeth, Rebecca, and Thomas; grandmother of Peter and Katherine Liebman, Dinah and Walker Stephens; daughter, sister, aunt, gardener, golfer, and neighbor in the Bull Valley Illinois community where she resided for more than 60 years. She was an early proponent of full-year school planning, a federal Department of Peace, and most recently, equitable tax reform (www.rapufati.com). Author of short fiction, light verse, local and national history, she donated to McHenry Community College her collection of portraiture in prints with catalog notes that expressed her life-long appreciation for the history of human energy and achievement. In her memory contribute to something.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 21, 2011.

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Carl Johann

March 27, 2012

I was sorry to learn of Mary's passing. On behalf of The Salvation Army, I extend our sincere condolences to Charles and the Liebman family. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. Mary was a compassionate and caring person who unselfishly reached out to help those in need. Her generosity was a model for others.

LeeAnn Atwood

March 7, 2012

I just learned of Mary's passing and feel blessed to have known her. The last line in the obit encapsulates her persona perfectly, "In her memory contribute to something." Well said.

Dot Maver

December 19, 2011

Mary was a staunch advocate and articulated beautifully the need for a federal Department of Peace and supported The Peace Alliance (www.thepeacealliance.org) as the necessary grassroots effort to help bring this to fruition. Her wisdom, wit and firm belief in human achievement is deeply appreciated and will be missed. Dot Maver, President, National Peace Academy, USA

Debbie DeGraw

December 1, 2011

Chuck and Family-- In speaking for all of us at Home of the Sparrow, Mary was a wonderful caring and compassionate person. Her dedication to helping others lives on through all her good works. She will be missed but her legacy lives on.

Sheila Devine

December 1, 2011

I was very sorry to hear of Mary's passing. She was an inspiration--compassionate, generous and strong. Rest in peace, Mary.

Kate Halma

November 30, 2011

The world is a better place with Mary having been here with us.
Peace ~

November 25, 2011

We were so sorry to hear of Mary's passing. She was a lady of great convictions, and she had our deepest respect. We will miss her.

Ellen and Allan Krech, Bull Valley

Peter Carroll

November 23, 2011

Chuck and family --
I know how much my folks treasured their friendship with you and Mary. Please accept my sympathy on her passing.

Bill Brennan

November 23, 2011

The Liebman family,
In speaking for the Friends of MCC Foundation and McHenry County College; I want to tell you how sorry we all were to hear of Mary's passing. We have all enjoyed meeting with her at different times, listening to her wisdom, passion and conviction when she spoke. She was such a wonderful woman, with so much kindness in her heart, we will all miss her very much. Through her generosity, Mary helped so many people continue their education, and also helped increase their understanding and appreciation of the arts, it was truly an honor to have known her. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers during this sad time.

kathy smith

November 23, 2011

chuck, paul and family. sorry to hear of marys passing. always enjoyed her laid back attitude. i will remember her kindness, intelligence, and quick wit. raining days at wcc were always brightened by a stimulating conversation with mary over lunch.

November 23, 2011

please accept our deepest
Sympathy


Allan and June Stewart
Jim and Nancy Stewart

November 23, 2011

To the Liebman family,
Our sincerest sympathy in the loss of Mary.
She was such a bright light in this world. She will be missed.

Love and frienship,
Jim and Jean Rosater

Woodstock Country Club Members and Staff

November 23, 2011

With all of the love and admiration from your family at Woodstock Country Club! You will be greatly missed and your family is in our prayers!

Jean Cattron

November 23, 2011

I did not know her, but after reading her obituary I wish I had. She sounds like an absolutely wonderful woman.

Hamilton Hale, Jr

November 23, 2011

My condolences to Chuck and the Liebman family. Chuck and Mary have been steadfast friends to my parents and my family. Mary was always there with a helping hand and she cared, cared for my parents, cared for my family, and cared for me. The Hales will thoroughly miss her and Chuck will be in our prayers.

November 22, 2011

To the Liebman Family,
Joyce and I are so sorry to read in the Tribune of Mary's passing. From reading her obituary, she had a very active and full life (believe she was ten years younger than her Uncle Joe, my Dad, which put her into her nineties). Will always cherish the fond memories and good times we had at the Bruhnke Farm family get togethers. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you during this sad time in your lives. She was quite some lady!
Joe and Joyce Parsons

Clifford Levy

November 22, 2011

It has been my privledge to know her the past 30 years. I have never known a more warm and compassionate person. My sympathies to the entire family.

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