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Mary Powley Obituary

Powley, Mary Therese age 47, of Chicago, (Beverly) IL, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2009, Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Donald R. Powley, she is survived by her three children, Brian, Lauren, and Jacklyn, sisters, Catherine and Donna, brother, Steven, mother, Maryann Schmidt, father, Steve Vajko, three grandchildren, Ethan, Renee, Allison, and other loving family and friends. Memorial service will be held Saturday, May 23, 2009, 4:00 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 9358 S. Hohman Ave., Evergreen Park, IL 60805 with Rev. Timothy Biel, officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family. Burns Funeral Home & Crematory, Crown Point Chapel, in charge of arrangements. www.burnsfuneral.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 22, 2009.

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Lauren Powley

May 20, 2010

Mom, You left us a year ago and not a moment goes by that I don't think about you. I miss talking to you.

Renee misses you too, she never stops talking about you. She always says "GG's with the monkey" because of a picture she loves of you.

Mom I know your happy with Dad and I know your looking down of us.
I love you so so much!!! XOXOXO

May 20, 2010

It has been a year without my mom, and missing her never fades. I know I am missing out on so much with out her, but at the same time I know that she gave me more than any mother could possibly give their child. She was beautiful and I will always cherish what I had with her because no one can compare.
I know that she is watching over me, I want to live to make her proud.
She still is, and will always be my mommy. Most of all, I can not wait for the day that I can see her again.

I love you mom, so so much.

Jacklyn Andersen

May 20, 2010

It has been a year without my mom, and missing her never fades. I know I am missing out on so much with out her, but at the same time I know that she gave me more than any mother could possibly give their child. She was beautiful and I will always cherish what I had with her because no one can compare.
I know that she is watching over me, I want to live to make her proud.
She still is, and will always be my mommy. Most of all, I can not wait for the day that I can see her again.

I love you mom, so so much.

Brian Powley

May 20, 2010

Dear mom, I miss you so much. I love you and will always love you. I know your in heaven with dad smiling down. I hope you and dad are proud of me. I just wish I could talk to you again sometimes I really need to hear your voice.

Lauren Powley

November 30, 2009

Miss u everyday mom.... really need your hugs.

Jean Ciserella

May 25, 2009

Brian,Lauren and Jacklyn I am so sorry about the loss of your Mom.I know she never meant to cause you this unbearable grief.Stay strong and remember that she loved you unconditionally, you were her life. She is at peace now with God watching over all of us. I will hold the memories of Mary in my heart forever.

Lauren Powley

May 23, 2009

Its ok mommy your free, we all will be alright, please dont worry. I miss u so much, and my love is endless.....

Bill - LOVE YOU FOREVER

May 23, 2009

Mary ,our time was short together, but not without its moments. You have given me so much with all the good times that made me smile and laugh. I will never forget you.It is said, that it is better to have loved and lost, than never have loved at all. I would not trade it for anything.You will be missed by so many,our time together means so much. you will always be in my heart.

Mary and Randy at Rochelle's wedding

May 23, 2009

At her daughter's 8th grade graduation

May 23, 2009

Mary and her daughter Jacklyn

May 23, 2009

May 22, 2009

mary you are finally reunited with the love of your life my uncle don!!!! i know you never were the same after his death he meant the world to you. it is so unfair that you both arent with us i will never forget your huge heart your pretty blue eyes the way we laughed and cried..im so glad i saw you at easter i got to tell you one last time how much i loved and missed you we made plans for the future....i know in my heart that you are truly in heaven..because you are finally with your husband you suffered without him and now there is no more pain...YOUR FREE!!!!!!!!!!!!I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER THE GOOD TIMES I MISS YOU AND UNCLE DON RENEE&PHILL AND MY DAD WATCH OVER US ALL I LOVE YOU RACHELLE

Barb Oling

May 22, 2009

Dear Mary Therese, I never thought something like this would happen to you at such a young age. May God take you in his arms forever. I hope you are looking down on us and smiling now that you are with Don. I have many great memories of us growing up together thru high school. Those are memories I will keep forever!!! Rest in Peace my friend, Love, Barb Oling P.S. We will meet again.

Lynn McGovern

May 22, 2009

Powley and Vajko Families,
I am so sorry for your loss.
I will always remember Mary Therese as the friendly little girl who grew up 2 doors away and was willing to babysit or help a neighbor. Over the years, whenever she saw me outside, she would stop and let me know what was going on in her life and how the family was doing. I saw her a little over a week ago, ham sandwich in a bag, on her way to visit her Mom in the hospital.
She will be missed, especially her beautiful smile and sparkling eyes.
May God bless you all. You are in my prayers.
Your neighbor,

May 22, 2009

Mary , you always thought of others first . We LOVE YOU !!!....We will ALWAYS REMEMBER THE GOOD TIMES ....now Heaven is blessed with another Angel..Love you, forever ..Kathleen and Roger

Doyle Family

May 22, 2009

Mary you were always a sweet heart to everyone you met.We love you so much and your freindship meant the world to us .You will be deeply missed but ,NEVER forgotten .We love you so much - love always the Doyle family

Wisteria Thompson

May 22, 2009

Mary, you were taken away much too soon. Vanessa and I will miss you.

Sandra Robinson

May 22, 2009

I am so sorry for your loss.

Jacklyn Andersen

May 22, 2009

Gosh, I will miss her so much. She wasn't just my mother, but my mommy, my best friend. She deserved to be in heaven. I know that it is better for her. I loved her with everything and there wont be a day that goes by with out me missing her. There are so many memories that I will never forget.

Lauren Powley

May 22, 2009

Dear Mommy, i miss u with all my heart, nothing can replace you.... i do know your in a better place with Daddy. I LOVE YOU i will be talking to you all the time....and you will be watching over me....XOXOXO...
Love, Your Daughter
Lauren Jeanine

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