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Mary Witry Obituary

Witry, Mary Kennedy at rest March 15, 2010, beloved wife of the late Bernard J. Witry, loving mother of Mary Ellen (John Jay) Lester, Bernard (Catherine), Lawrence (Margaret), Kathleen (Michael) Sheahan, and Paul (Mary Kate) Witry, dearest grandmother of Caroline (Patrick) Heflin, Michael (Diana) Lester, Brendan, Sean, Connor, Ryan, Christopher, the late Daniel, Kelly, Michael, Erin, Paul and William, proud great-grandmother of John, Anne, Nora, James, and Dylan, devoted sister of Philip (the late Rita) Kennedy, Sr. Ellen Kennedy O.P., Sr. Esther Kennedy O.P., and the late Rev. Francis P. Kennedy. Funeral Friday, 9:15 a.m. from the Donnellan Funeral Home, 10525 S. Western Ave. to St. Walter Church, Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. Visitation Thursday, 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. Memorials to Adrian Dominican Sisters, 1257 E. Siena Heights Dr., Adrian, MI 49221 are most appreciated. 773-238-0075.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Mar. 17 to Mar. 18, 2010.

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Carol Laughlin Nocek

March 20, 2010

I'm so sorry to hear of your wonderful mom's passing. She will forever be a part of my childhood memories. She and my mom were forever chatting on the phone! I know she will be greatly missed.

Liddy McClain

March 19, 2010

Sorry to hear about your mom. I always remember fondly how wonderful it was to be your neighbor. Your mom was a great lady, I was lucky to know her. Liddy McClain

Vuckovich

March 19, 2010

Your family is in our thoughts & prayers.

Vuckovich Family

Fran Lombaer

March 17, 2010

Sisters Ellen, Esther and family of Mary,
You have my prayers and sympathy on the death of your sister, Mary. May God be your comfort now and always.
Peace, Fran

Linda Hanacek

March 17, 2010

Dear Paul, Mary Kate, Little Paul and Will - My deepest sympathy on your loss. Mary was a terrific lady and a wonderful neighbor. You are all in my prayers.

Mike Feinerman

March 17, 2010

Larry, Peg, Chris and family, our prayers are with you. Larry, we will remember your mother in our prayers and we will also pray for comfort for all of you at this loss. Peace,
Mike Feinerman and Frank Surge.

Carol Balabanow

March 17, 2010

Your mother's beautiful spirit will be with you always. May your hearts be filled with peace as you go through this difficult time.

With deepest sympathy,

Carol Balabanow (friend of Peg and Larry)

March 17, 2010

We send our condolences to Mary's children and grandchildren. She was a wonderful gal and I'm sure all of you will miss her greatly, as I will.

Pat Witry Carbery

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