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Mary Stanton Obituary

Stanton, Mary L. (nee Schneck) Age 81, beloved wife of John P. Stanton, Sr.; loving mother of Maureen (Nicholas) Orlando, Kathleen (Roy) Broderick, John (Nicolette), Geralyn Novotny, Donna Stanton, Cynthia (Shawn) Bass, and Christine (Ivan) Petkov; cherished grandmother of fifteen; great-grandmother of five; dear sister of the late Frank (Joan) Schneck, John Schneck, and Julie (Gerald) Weber; treasured aunt, and friend to many. Visitation Tuesday, 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Markiewicz Funeral Home, P.C. 108 E. Illinois St., Lemont. Funeral services Wednesday, October 31, 2012, 9:30 a.m. from the funeral home, to St. Alphonsus Church, Lemont, for Mass at 10:00 a.m. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL. Info: 630-257-6363 or www.markiewiczfh.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 29, 2012.

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Chris

October 22, 2021

There isn't a day that passes that I don't think of you and the beautiful life you lived. I miss you more each day and can only hope to be able to live my life with the grace and love that you did. Look out for us up there. Love you, Mom - always!

December 25, 2012

Hey Cindy, so terribly sorry. Just came upon this by chance. Our prayers are with all of your family John and Polly (Cullnan)Bishop and Dan and Annie. Buffalo,MO

Stephanie Zych

November 21, 2012

My dear Gramma, Thinking about you today, the day before Thanksgiving ... your mincemeat pie, strawberry rhubarb and homemade cranberry sauce. Something reminds me of you every day.... I love you and will miss you always. XOXOX Your oldest grandchild, Stephanie

Darlene Jindra

November 5, 2012

Dear John and family,
Chuck and I are so saddened by the passing of Mary Lou. She was a kind, generous and giving woman. She treated us as though we were family. We will always remember the good times we had with the Stanton family.

We will remember Mary Lou with great fondest and admiration.

Love, Darlene and Chuck

Mimi Kyle

October 31, 2012

Dear Chris, Mr. Stanton, & Stanton Clan,
So very sorry and our most deepest of condolences go out to all of you with the passing of your most sweet and beautiful mother and wife. We have many, many wonderful and fun memories to cherish and warm our hearts. We offer our prayers and peace to all of you.
Love,
John, Mimi, Elizabeth, Maria & Emma Kyle

October 30, 2012

To all of Mrs.Stantons Family,
We pray you find peace in the days ahead. Our thoughts and prayers are with you always. We will make sure that we have a doughnut on a string in honor of a wonderful lady! Love,Greg,Lana,Grace&Lillyana Howe

October 30, 2012

Dear John,
Mary Lou was a great person and you two were a perfect pair. May our prayers help you and your family at this sorrowful time.
Rina and Jack Simon

Cathy Prusak

October 30, 2012

Donna,
My condolences to you and your loved ones. May you find comfort with the memories you have of your Mother.

Breanna Wegner

October 30, 2012

Aunt Marylou you were a loving person and i will never forget you. I know you are watching down on all of us. you will be greatly missed.. i love you!

Tricia (Dilger) Gadberry

October 30, 2012

She was such a sweet lady and a great friend to my Mom - Pat Dilger. She will be missed.

Celebration of Life! Miss you Mom, Kathy

Kathy Broderick

October 29, 2012

Karen Athans

October 29, 2012

We will all miss Aunt Mary Lou. Prayers and condolences to my cousins and Uncle John.
Love,

Lloyd & Kaye Dahlen

October 29, 2012

Dear John, my deepest condolences. I remember 2 years ago when you and Mary Lou came to the hospital in Phoenix to see me which was so kind, thats her kind and gracious. My prayers are with you, Love

October 29, 2012

Maureen, so sorry to hear about your mother. Prayers are being sent for you and your family. Love, Julie Phillips, former Girl Scout Leader, Service Unit 24, Troop 571

Halloween 2010

Cathy Stanek-Whisler

October 29, 2012

The first time I met Mary was at one of her crazy Halloween parties and she gave me guff and ribbed me just like I was one of the family! So Sweet and loving no matter what. My family and I send warm and sincere condolences to The Petkov's and Mary's entire extended family!

Lorri Dilger

October 29, 2012

So sorry to hear of your loss. I'm sure she's being welcomed in heaven by her friend, Pat. We're keeping all of you in our prayers.

alice watrobka

October 29, 2012

Praying for peace for all during this hard time - she is still watching over you all!

Theresa Arneson

October 29, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Chris PETKOV

October 28, 2012

Mom- I miss you.

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