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Mary Maruyama Obituary

Maruyama, Mary (nee Wada) Born June 25, 1925 in Sumner, WA, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2016 at the home of her daughter in Chicago. Mary was the beloved wife of 60 years to George Maruyama and the loving mother to Rodney (Nancy) Maruyama, Lynn (Gary Yamagiwa) Maruyama, and Kevin (Heidi) Maruyama. She was the dear Bachan (Grandmother) to Caitlin, Jennifer and the late Brendan N. Maruyama, Mari and Jordan Yamagiwa, and Kelsey and Nick Maruyama. She was the dear sister of Maye, and the lates Kathryn, Florence, George, and Rose. Mary will always be remembered for her warm heart and spirited nature. Visitation will be held on Saturday, April 23, 2016 at 1:00 p.m., followed by a memorial service at 2:00 p.m. at Buddhist Temple of Chicago, 1151 W. Leland Ave., Chicago, IL, 773-334-4661. For additional information Lakeview Funeral Home, 773-472-6300 or www.lakeviewfuneralhome.com.



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 10, 2016.

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Jon Matsumoto

April 4, 2025

My condolences so sorry to here about your lost

JON MATSUMOTO

April 24, 2016

KEVIN AND FAMILY SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR MOTHER, YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS

April 23, 2016

Mary was truly a beautiful person- kind, ever welcoming and always with a radiant smile. She and George have left behind a legacy of love, and as we remember them fondly, we always have a smile on our face. So blessed to have known this beautiful lady and her dear family.
Deb and Marc Forkins

Kris Kubitz Fossmeyer

April 22, 2016

Kevin and family-
I am so very sorry for the loss of your mom. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May you find comfort in beautiful memories and the warm embrace of family and friends.
~Kris (Kubitz) Fossmeyer

Marguerite O'Connor

April 10, 2016

So sorry for your loss.

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