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Mary Trowbridge Obituary

Trowbridge, Mary M. (nee Luksa) 88, passed away February 3, wife of the late Edward, loving mother of John (Elaine) and Margie (Bill) Sellke, cherished grandmother of Christopher Sellke, sister of Ann Hubert and the late Joseph, Tony, John, Frank, Alex, Gabriel Luksa, Margaret Evon and Liz Sebestin, loving and caring aunt of many nieces and nephews, friend to all that knew her. Memorial Mass Friday, February 13, 10:30 a.m. at St. Cyprian Church, 2601 Clinton River Grove. For info, please call Sax-Tiedemann Funeral Home & Crematorium 847-678-1950. www.sax-tiedemann.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 12, 2009.

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Christopher

February 12, 2010

Gram,

My heart still hurts just as much as it did the day you left us. I will see you again one day but until then, you will never leave my mind or my heart. I love you with every ounce of me.

Christopher

February 12, 2010

Gram,

My heart still hurts just as much as it did the day you left us. I will see you again one day but until then, you will never leave my mind or my heart. I love you with every ounce of me.

Margie

February 3, 2010

Mom I miss you more than anything. You used to alway tell me that one day I would miss you when you were gone and you sure were right. You were the best mother any child could ever wish for. John and me were the luckiest kids in the world to have had you as long as we did I just wish it could have been longer. You will always be part of me and in my heart forever. I love you.

May 1, 2009

Dear Margie,Bill,Chris:sorry seems so little to say about lyour great loss.We who knew your mother all felt the love she had for all around her.I always felt safe about letting my kids go to your home.Your Mom was special and I for one thank God he let her in my life.God be with you and all yours.Marge Zimmerman Normandy,Tn

April 7, 2009

Dear Margie & Family, My Mother just told me today of your Mothers passing , I am so sorry for your loss. I know how much you & Mary cherished & respected each other as Mother & Daughter. I will always remember your Mother. Mary was the first one to introduce me to Green cornflake christmas wreaths when I must have been 4 or 5 yrs of age. I make them every year , 1st thing on the to bake list 3 or 4 batches if nothing else gets made " Mrs. Trowbridges christmas wreaths do! Amy(Zimmerman)Whaley Madison,Wisconsin

patsy zimmerman

March 28, 2009

Dear Margie, Bill, Chris, Johnny & Elaine,
I just learned yesterday of your loss of your mom. What sadness and loss you must feel as her presence in everyone's lives was as large as life itself. I have many fond memories of your mom growing up on Keeler Avenue. She cared for all the kids in the neighborhood like we were her own. I swear, it was an accident that i got paint on her rear-end when we were painting your backporch in the late 60's/early 70's. I hope they like fudge in heaven, because they are going to be eating a lot of it.

Laura (Zimmerman) Abzal

March 27, 2009

Dear Margie and Johnny,
I was deeply saddened to hear of your mom's passing. I carry a lot of happy childhood memories of her and it is hard to believe that this loving and vibrant woman has moved on. For those of us who knew and loved her, she will always be a part of us.
You and your family are in my thoughts and my prayers.
Love,
Laurie

Sue

March 17, 2009

Dear Marge, Bill and Chirs,
I was so sorry to hear about the passing of your mother/grandmother she was such a wonderful, loving, kind lady. Everyone who knew her loved her. My deepest sympathy to all of you. Times ahead may be tough but just remember she will always be in your HEART.
With deepest sympathy,
Sue

Gloria Schaffner/Luksa

March 11, 2009

Dear Margie and Johnny,

My sentiments go out to you and your family on the loss of your dear mother, Mary.

May the good memories and strength of hope help to confort you in sorrow.

With sympathy,

Carlos/Dolores Lopes

March 4, 2009

Dearest Cousins Margie, Bill and Chris.
We are so sad at the loss of such a truly precious lady. We know that Jesus was pleased to see her as she was such a devote Christian. We will certainly miss her cards and prayers. Our hearts and prayers go out to you in your time of sorrow.
May God Bless !!

Ron & Michele Luksa

March 3, 2009

We will miss Aunt Mary something terrible, but she will ALWAYS be in our hearts and thoughts. She had alot to do with the type of person I have become. The love she showed will NEVER be forgotten.
With our deepest love and sympathy
Ron and Michele

Richard Murphy

March 2, 2009

Margie, Bill, and Chris
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Richard, Melissa and Braxton

Katherine Murphy

March 2, 2009

Margie,Bill, and Chris
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Carolyn Bradley

March 2, 2009

DEAR MARGIE, BILL AND CHRIS,

OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. WE WILL MISS YOUR MOM'S LETTERS...WE LOVE HER..

Carolyn Bradley

March 2, 2009

Dear Bill, Margie, and chris,

We are so sorry about your mother....We loved her so much....

Debbie Belmont

February 27, 2009

Marge, Bill & Chris,

My thoughts are with all of you during this difficult time. Your mom was a beautiful woman...inside and out. She will always be with you. Just listen with your heart.

Debbie

February 16, 2009

There is no greater bond than that between a child and their mother. Your mother was a wonderful woman who loved to take care of others.
She will be truly missed. My prayers are with the family.

Arlene Sebestin

February 14, 2009

Dear Margie and Johnny - So sorry to hear about Aunt Mary's passing. She will be greatly missed. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

karen samojla

February 12, 2009

sorry to read about marys passing Aunt ann I have no way to contact you..Aunt evelyn died last week. I know you have my phone number please call if you need anything

Rich and Maureen Luksa

February 11, 2009

Dear Margie, John and Families,

Just wanted you to know that our hearts are breaking for all of you. The times ahead will be hard but she will be with you - guiding you along the way. All of us loved your mom so very much - she was like a second mom and grandma to all of us. We will miss her forever and we will never forget her.

Love, Rich, Maureen, Ray, Dan, Becky and John John

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