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Mary Jean "Sue" Sonntag

1948 - 2020

BORN

1948

DIED

2020

FUNERAL HOME

Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home

11028 Southwest Highway

Palos Hills, Illinois

Mary Sonntag Obituary

Sonntag, Mary Jean "Sue" nee Prendergast, passed away on January 17, 2020 at her home in Palos Heights, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of Raymond Sonntag retired C.F.D.; loving mother of William (Janina) Sonntag, James (Kristen) Sonntag and Heidi (Edward)Wagner; dear stepmother of Raymond, Jr. Sonntag, Antonio Sonntag, Alicia (John) Stang and Eric (Jules) Sonntag; dearest grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, sister-in-law, aunt, niece, and friend to many.Mary retired after 13 year of service as a 911 C.F.D. dispatcher. Visitation will be held Tuesday, 3-9 p.m. and Funeral Wednesday, 9:15 a.m. from the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 Southwest Highway, Palos Hills to St. Patricia Church, Hickory Hills, Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. For Information please visit www.palosgaidasfh.com or call 708-974-4410.



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 19, 2020.

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Vanessa Hernandez

January 23, 2020

Dear Sonntag, Prendergast, & Connor Families:
The world has lost more sweetness in the passing of Sue. I will always remember her kind, jolly, friendly, welcoming ways. She always was delightful to talk to. I will cherish these memories. May peace be to you & your families always; youve all been in my thoughts & prayers.
With great condolences,
Vanessa Hernandez

JOYCE MARTIN

January 22, 2020

I am so sorry for your loss. I pray that God gives you and your family strength and peace to go on during the hard dark times that may follow. Losing a Love one is never easy but Gods Grace and Mercy will help you through it all. Just seek him and hell be there for you! Love you! My Zone 11 partner Joyce Martin

Mechelle Harper

January 22, 2020

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Buddy

January 22, 2020

My most heartfelt condolences to all of "Aunt Sue's " family. Lot of fond memories of Indiana summers and a couple of tall drinks.

Linda and Bob Mastronarde

January 21, 2020

So very sorry! Our condolences to Ray, her siblings, and the entire family. Our prayers for all!!

Cassie Nachreiner

January 21, 2020

My condolences to you and your family Billy.

Jewell Wright

January 21, 2020

So sorry Billy for the loss of your mother praying that God will strengthen you & your family during this difficult time retired Pco 1 Jewell

Beverly Mack Zanon

January 19, 2020

Ray, so sorry for your loss. May she REST IN PEACE.

Elenora Williams

January 19, 2020

BILLY, YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ARE IN MY PRAYERS. GOD HAS RECEIVED A SPECIAL ANGEL IN HEAVEN. PRAYERS ARE GOING UP.

Debra (coworker) White

January 19, 2020

To my dearest Partner/friend/confidant/ BILLY SONNTAG; To the family of our very own MRS Mary Sonntag; words cannot express the sincerity of my heartfelt sympathy at the loss of your LOVE one. I pray that the comfort of OUR FATHER IN HEAVEN BE SWIFT AND OFTEN AS HE IS WILLING .... GOD BLESS YOU ALL. PRAYERS PCO 2 DEB WHITE #4ever4billy ♥♥

Rachelle Smith-Hall

January 19, 2020

My deepest condolences to the Sonntag family. Billy my thoughts and prayers are with you as you honor the memory of your loved one.

David Gaidas and Family

January 19, 2020

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Christina Krier

January 18, 2020

I'm sorry we didnt get to meet...Keep watch over everyone and say Hi to my boy Tiny...He's so lovable...^♡^

Linda Moeller

January 18, 2020

Sending our condolences. Our thoughts & prayers are with your family.

Brenda Smith

January 18, 2020

My Prayers and Condolences to Her Family

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Memorial Events
for Mary Sonntag

Jan

21

Visitation

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

Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home

11028 Southwest Highway, Palos Hills, IL 60465

Jan

22

Funeral

9:15 a.m.

Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home

11028 Southwest Highway, Palos Hills, IL 60465

Jan

22

Memorial Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Patricia Church

Hickory Hills, IL

Funeral services provided by:

Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home

11028 Southwest Highway, Palos Hills, IL 60465

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