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Mary White Obituary
Mary Ann White. Age 58. Loving Daughter of William P. Jr. and the late Lillian (nee Mackey) White. Beloved Fiance of Craig Douglas. Dearest Sister of Bill (Marissa) White, the late Ruth Ann White, and Jim (Marie) White. Cherished Aunt of Stephanie, Amanda, the late Michael, Will, Phillip, Tiffany, Marissa, Michelle, and Great Aunt of Kaylie and Beau. Loving Niece of Many. Dearest Godmother of Douglas. Best Friend of Susan, Diane, Maria, and Mieko from Japan. Visitation Tuesday 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM at SKAJA Terrace Funeral Home 7812 N. Milwaukee Ave. Niles, IL. Funeral Wednesday 9:15 AM to St. Juliana Church for a 10:00 AM Mass. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Mary was a member of St. Martha Church in Morton Grove, IL. She loved to travel, spoke many languages, was an avid music lover, and had a "Green Thumb". In lieu of flowers memorials to the American Cancer Society, to the Joseph and Mary Retreat House in Mundelein, or to the Holy Spirit Missionary Sisters Convent of the Spirit in Northfield. Funeral Information 847-966-7302 or www.skajafuneralhomes.com
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Paula DiPerna
May 13, 2023
I was so sorry to read this news. I worked closely with Mary Ann at CCX and she was always so warm and lovely. I send my most sincere condolences. Paula DiPerna
Elizabeth E. Ortega
May 8, 2023
My condolences to you all, as Mary Ann will be truly missed.
She was a beautiful friend with a good soul.
May we always keep her memories alive among us.
Blessings
Randy & Sandy Vosburg
May 7, 2023
We are so very sorry to hear about Mary Ann, it was always the highlight of summer when she and all her family would come to Morganza Louisiana every year. Her brother Bill is still one of my best friends after all these years. I can still hear Mr. Bill calling he “Little Bug”. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family
Donna Paglia
May 7, 2023
I didn’t know Mary Ann long, but we bonded through shared grief. She was a blessing through some of my darkest moments and I will always be grateful for having known her.
May you find peace in knowing that Mary Ann left an indelible mark on the lives of others through her kind and genuine nature.
~Paglia Family~
Vincent De Rosa
May 6, 2023
Briefly met Mary Ann when she was her Dad's date for a Knight's of Columbus dinner function. We had a wonderful time being with her. I'm sure she is another guiding light .
Cindy chobak
May 5, 2023
When I think of Mary I hear the laugh along with seeing her big smile. Mary always made you feel like part of the family and I loved when she would send me pictures of the flowers that she loved and knew I would appreciate them too. She has left this world way too soon.
My deepest sympathy to her family Cindy chobak
Julie Lucas
May 5, 2023
Mary was an amazing woman, she made us laugh and made everyone around her so happy. We will miss her.
- The Lucas Family
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4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Skaja Terrace Funeral Home - Niles7812 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Niles, IL 60714
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