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Mary Sawyer Obituary

Sawyer, Mary J. (nee Rice) Age 81. Beloved wife of Carleton A.Sawyer; devoted mother of Carleton (Irma), Victoria Sawyer, Ricky (Tammy), Twila (Jim) Kadela and Michelle (Ike) Grau; loving grandmother of 11 and great-grandmother of 6; dear sister of Ronald Porus. Longtime member of Bethany Baptist Church-Chicago and First Baptist Church of Palos Hills. Visitation Tuesday 3:00-9:00 p.m. at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 Southwest Hwy. (7700W), Palos Hills. Funeral visitation Wednesday 10:00 a.m. until time of service 11:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church of Palos Hills, 11015 S. Eastwood, Palos Hiils. Interment Evergreen Cemetery. Express your thoughts and memories in the online Guest Book at www.palosgaidasfh.com (708) 974-4410.



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 5, 2017.

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cory meister webster

February 20, 2017

Just heard the sad news tonight from Melody, so sorry for you loss, love.

joe kendrick

February 10, 2017

sorry for your loss but you will see mary again in heaven you two where the sweetest people at Bethany I lead the singing back in the eighties at Bethany and you where the ones who encouraged me a lot those where great days

Cheryl mulcahy

February 7, 2017

A little light for you to see your way to your family in heaven....As well on earth....Love Cissy

Cheryl mulcahy

February 7, 2017

I'm so sorry to my uncle Carl and all my cousins for their loss. Our prayers are with you all at this time. Love (Cissy) Cheryl Mulcahy , Husband Michael Mulcahy and Our children..Miss you aunt Mary.

David Katauskas

February 7, 2017

Mary Sawyer will be missed by all that knew her. She was one of kind. Her smile was the best. So very sorry for your loss. Sending prayers.

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Louise Ippolito

February 6, 2017

Your pleasant smile and bubbly voice at the table we usually shared for our meals will be greatly missed. And then how you really made Bingo more enjoyable with your participation. God Bless Your Soul.

Toni & Bob Hausner

February 6, 2017

Our prayers and condolences to your entire family in their time of sorrow. May God greet you as he will have a special place for you to fill.

Louise Ippolito

February 6, 2017

Your warm smile and bubbly voice will be missed at the dining table that we have shared the past few months. Bingo nights will be not as bright without your presence. My prayers are with you and your entire family. God Bless You

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Larry & Barbara Burns

February 6, 2017

Our deepest love and condolences for your family. We will miss our dear spunky friend. We have enjoyed a special friendship through the years. We are praying for your dear family.

Sandy Glaubke

February 6, 2017

My deepest condolences to the Sawyer families. Prayers Mom will Rest in Peace in the Hands of God.

Jim Leffew

February 6, 2017

My condolences to the Sawyer and Rice families. Mary was a wonderful person. May she Rest In Peace.

Mary and Ed Schmidtke

February 6, 2017

Mary was a part of our extended family, and a friend as well. May she find peace with the Lord

Steve Suwe

February 5, 2017

My deepest condolences to the entire Sawyer and Rice families

David Gaidas and Family

February 5, 2017

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Ashley Meisner

February 4, 2017

Grandma you will always be able to pinch my biscuits!!! I miss you xo!!!

Michelle Grau

February 4, 2017

I miss you Mom!

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for Mary Sawyer

Feb

7

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home

11028 Southwest Highway, Palos Hills, IL 60465

Feb

8

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

First Baptist Church of Palos Hills

11015 S. Eastwood, Palos Hiils, IL

Feb

8

Service

11:00 a.m.

First Baptist Church of Palos Hills

11015 S. Eastwood, Palos Hiils, IL

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11028 Southwest Highway, Palos Hills, IL 60465

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