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Mary Vedder Obituary

Vedder, Mary C. (nee Shannon), late of Orland Park formerly of South Holland. Beloved wife of the late Joseph R. Vedder, devoted mother of Joseph Vedder and Mary Catherine (Mark) Bookman, dear daughter of the late Michael and Mary (nee Lillis) Shannon, loving sister of Margaret Shannon and the late Michael Shannon, beloved aunt of many nieces and nephews. Mrs. Vedder was a teacher at Hirsch, Harper, T.F. North and Mother of Sorrows High Schools from 1943-1965. She also taught at St. Jude the Apostle School from 1965-1994. Visitation Tuesday, 2:00 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral Wednesday, 9:15 a.m., from the Thornridge Funeral Home (Janusz Family Funeral Service), 14318 S. LaGrange Rd. (9600 W/Rte. 45), Orland Park, to St. Elizabeth Seton Church, Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials directed to Cardinal Joseph Bernadin School, 9250 W. 167th St., Orland Hills, IL. 60487 are appreciated. 708-460-2300.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 14, 2008.

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Anna Marie Schuh

January 23, 2008

My name is Anna Marie Bernardy Schuh and I am sending my condolences to the family of Mary Vedder.

While I did not know Mrs. Vedder, my family is connected to her and her family in two ways. My father Edwin Bernardy was a first cousin to her husband Joseph Vedder, and my sister, Mary Frances Bernardy Rounds, was her student at Mother of Sorrows High School.

Nancy Gifford

January 20, 2008

Mary was very helpful to me when I began teaching at St. Jude. She became a good friend and shall be greatly missed. I am blessed and honored to have known her.

Jeff & Jackie (Kern) Maes

January 18, 2008

Mary, Joe & Family,
We were so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. When we look back at our fond memories of St. Jude, it's hard not to think of Mrs. Vedder. We were fortunate to see her at the 50th Anniversary dinner in October.
May God bless you in this most difficult time.

Carol Nowobilski

January 15, 2008

Dear Vedder Family,
I was blessed to have known Mary through her volunteering at Cardinal Bernardin School. She not only was an amazing person but a true inspiration to me, and others around her. I will miss her.
With Sympathy,

Pat MRAVINAC

January 15, 2008

To the Family of Mary Vedder, Frank &I were sorry to hear of your loss, though you had lost touch with us, you were always in our thoughts as a neighbor, and friend

January 15, 2008

I believe Mrs. Vedder was my kindergarten teacher circa 1953 at Ray School in Chicago. I especially remember she sang and played guitar, a lovely memory. Sincerely sorry for your loss, Nora Schreckengost

Eydie Bookman

January 14, 2008

Mary and Joe and Family

We are so sorry for the loss of Mary. You are in our thoughts and prayers. She was a wonderful lady Bob and I enjoyed visiting with her last christmas.


God Bless You All
Robert and Eydie Lewis(Bookman)

David Janotha

January 14, 2008

Mary,
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. We know that you were very close to your mother and that this is a particulary difficult time for you and our hearts go out to you. If there is anything we can do please do not hesitate to call upon us.
Regards,
Caroline, Zachary, Linda & David Janotha

The Staff of Thornridge Funeral Home

January 14, 2008

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