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Mary Preyss Obituary

Preyss, Mary Ann (nee Smith), beloved wife of the late Norbert S. Preyss Sr., loving mother of Pamela (William) Hipshire, Norbert Jr. (Annie) Preyss, Deborah (fiance William Rogers) Vahl and Brenda (Joseph) Pietrowski, cherished grandmother of Anastasia (Joshua) Golden, Jeffrey, Michael, Kristine and Randell, dearest great-grandmother of Ayden, devoted sister of Ruby Risner, dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday, 3:00 to 9:00 p.m.. Service Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. at Lawn Funeral Home, 7909 State Road (5500 W), Burbank, IL 60459. Interment Fairmount Willow Hills Cemetery. Funeral Info: 708-636-2320

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 23, 2010.

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November 23, 2010

I'm so sorry, to all of you, for your loss. Mary Ann was a dear soul and a caring friend. She will be missed. Claudia Reifon & family (Burbank neighbor)

Nancy Rejholec

November 23, 2010

My Dear, Dear, Friends,My heart along with yours share in this deep sorrow. Your mother and my best friend made a difference in this world. She not only loved Jesus with all her heart. She lived HIS love my giving it to others. Rowdy and I are so thankful that part of God's plan for us was giving us "The Preyss Family" We Love You! As we grief together, My prayer is that God will give us
grace upon grace for each new day. Love and prayers, Nancy

Rowdy Rejholec

November 23, 2010

I still remember her bringing me Sun Maid raisins. Everyone time she came over. She was/is a great example to her children :-)

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