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Mary Schweitzer Obituary

Schweitzer, Mary K. (nee Tice), age 89, of Northbrook, devoted wife of the late Jack Schweitzer, loving mother of Judy (Bill) Hall, Nancy Schweitzer, Ginny (Larry) Yasdick, and Jim (Robin) Schweitzer, cherished grandmother of Jack and Ryan Schweitzer, dear sister of Alice Jean Tice, the late Helen (Herb) Hamblet, Patrick (Mary Catherine) Tice, and Joseph Tice, special aunt to many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday, 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Donnellan Family Funeral Home, 10045 Skokie Blvd., at Old Orchard Rd., Skokie. Funeral Mass Saturday, 10:00 a.m., at St. Norbert Church, 1809 Walters Ave., Northbrook. Interment Sacred Heart Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Carmelite Monastery, 1101 N. River Rd., Des Plaines, IL 60016 or Masses appreciated. Funeral info 847-675-1990 or www.donnellanfuneral.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from May 4 to May 7, 2010.

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May 10, 2010

Psalm 116:15
Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.

Our hearts are heavy with sadness for you and your family, Ginny. Our deepest, sympathy.
Bob and Deb Clampitt

Steve & Cathy Wilkins

May 8, 2010

My heart goes out you Ginny and family. It saddens me when a loved one passes this world but ends up in a better one without us.Your mother is not alone and will remain in your heart forever. Our deepest sympathy for your family. Love Steve & cathy Wilkins

Barbara Barabas

May 7, 2010

Mary brought so many gifts to our life. We will never forget her!
Barabas Family.

Nancy Wakefield

May 6, 2010

Dear Judy & Bill,

We were so sorry to hear about your Mother. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Losing your Mother is a tough one. I still miss mine. Know that we love you guys, and will grieve with you. Nancy & Larry

Clara Arbiser

May 6, 2010

Dear Ginny, Sorry to hear about your mom. I am sure she enjoyed a good life surrounded by your love and the affection of her entire family.
May God grant you peace and acceptance.
Clara

Mary Beth Tolan

May 6, 2010

Dear Family,
I am so sorry to hear about aunt Mary. She is a true blessing!
Thoughts, prayers, and blessings to you all.
Love,
The Tolan family (Mary Beth Jessen family)

May 6, 2010

Dear Judy,

I was sorry to read of the death of your mother. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy. All loss is difficult although I feel we gain a more mature sense of self for having worked through the pain.

Please call or write me to touch base. Remember our lunches & fun trip to New York with Nancy & Andy!

All my best,

Mary V. Joyce - Home #773-528-9461
1960 N. Lincoln Park West
Unit 311
Chicago, IL 60614-5438 [email protected]
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May 5, 2010

Dear Nancy, Judy, Ginny and Jim:

Please accept my deepest sympathy.I am so very saddened to learn of the passing of your beloved Mother. I have happy and fond memories of her, and of old times at your home on Walters Road. They will stay with me forever. Please know that Tom and I send each of you our great love and many prayers today and for many days ahead. Peace to all members of your family. Fondly, Maureen Kelley Stewart and Tom Stewart

May 5, 2010

I am so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Nancy, I recall fondly the hours spent at your house while we were in high school, and how your mom was always so welcoming and patient with our incessant chatter. She's still listening to you, I am certain. Peace to all of you. Cynthia (Witt) Carson, Atlanta, GA

May 4, 2010

Our condolences to the entire Schweitzer family. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.

The Wiedemans

May 4, 2010

Robin and Family;
I am sorry to hear of your recent loss. My condolences reach out to you and your family. "When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure." ~Author Unknown

Annalise Morser and Brad Szot

Marianne Storch

May 4, 2010

My prayers are with you. May our Lord comfort you with your memories which will always be in your heart

Sandy Cook

May 4, 2010

Ginny, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Your mother looks like and sounds like a very special woman. She will always live within you and be part of your soul.

leslie melone

May 4, 2010

Ginny and family - our prayers and condolences go out to you all. We know that your mom was a very special lady, but she is now a special angel. The Melone's

May 4, 2010

We are praying for all of you Schweitzers. Aunt Mary was a very special person who was truly interested in all of us Tice kids. Patty

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