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MaryJo Phillips Obituary

Phillips, MaryJo loving daughter of Frank (Donna) Phillips, cherished sister of Brittany Phillips, dear granddaughter of Bonnie and the late Don Preusser and Helen and Bernie Geers, fond niece of Cathy (John) Stocki, Tom (Elizabeth) Phillips, Keith (Linda) Geers, and Timothy (Jill) Geers, loving cousin of many, longtime friend of Kelly Falkerson. Friends will gather at Nativity of Our Lord Church, for funeral Mass Saturday, at 10:00 a.m. Interment private. Visitation will be Friday, from 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. at McKeon Funeral Home, 634 West 37th Street (at Lowe Ave.). Please omit flowers. For further information please call 773-927-0925

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from May 20 to May 21, 2010.

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Auntie Peg

May 14, 2025

Miss you always sweet girl.

Peg Pinaglia

June 6, 2024

Missing MaryJo so much. She would have been an amazing Aunt. She had a kind and loving heart.

Thomas Phillips

May 14, 2024

Miss you MaryJo. 14yrs and I wonder each year how life would be if you were still here.

Eileen Kraslen

December 23, 2023

Mare, Thinking of you today!

Aunt Eileen

Frank Phillips

May 17, 2014

It's been 4 years now and you are forever in are hearts and thoughts. Miss you and love you. Dad

Christina Gonzales

December 28, 2012

Happy Bday Maryjo, I miss you my dear friend. Time doesn't heal the pain, but I will forever carry & cherish your memory in my heart. ? you

September 11, 2012

A lot of things change Mary, one thing that hasn't I miss my friend.

cherie cordero

May 31, 2012

I think of you often, as you know and I keep all of our loved ones in my prayers. Peace and Love, Cherie

TONY

November 25, 2011

HAPPY THANKSGIVING MARY, TIME GOES BY SO FAST, I THINK OF YOU EVERY DAY. I MISS YOU SO MUCH.

May 17, 2011

The galaxy gained the brightest star when God took you. Miss you so much.

Aunt Peg and Uncle James

Frank Phillips

May 16, 2011

It's been 1 year sense you left us. Life is not the same without our Sunshine. Love you & Miss you dearly. You are forever in our hearts. Love Dad

Watson Jones

February 6, 2011

To the Phillips family, I am deeply sorry to hear about your loss. Mary Jo and I were classmates in elementary school. I was devastated to hear the news. My prayers are with you.

TONY

December 28, 2010

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARY! THERE AREN'T ANY WORDS TO SAY HOW MUCH I MISS YOU.

Peg Pinaglia

December 25, 2010

Dear Mary Jo, we know you are in the arms of Jesus this Christmas. Thinking of you often and missing you much.
Love, the Pinaglia's

TONY

December 24, 2010

MERRY CHRISTMAS MARY

TONY FRANKOWSKI

October 16, 2010

HAPPY SWEETEST DAY MARY I LOVE AND MISS YOU.

Frank Phillips

July 19, 2010

It's been 2 month's since you left us. Thinking of you every day. Luv & miss you my Sunshine. To all thoughs who left all the kind messages for MaryJo, Thankyou from the bottom of my heart, from me and my family.

Frank Phillips

TONY

June 21, 2010

MARY I CANT BELIEVE A WHOLE MONTH HAS GONE BY I MISS YOU SO MUCH.

Linda & Phil Arredia

June 19, 2010

Frank,

We are very sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family.

Jeanne Cassidy

May 25, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Mary Jo and my husband worked together and we became friends. We are so sorry for your loss.

May 24, 2010

Frank & Donna,
We are so sorry for your loss. We were out of town and just learned of the tragedy. Rest assured that you and your family will remain in our family's prayers. We're sure that MaryJo knew that you were loving and caring parents and we hope you can take some comfort in that fact.
Brian & Kim Donovan

Byron & Lyndie March, Dal & Tatum Lyewski

May 24, 2010

To our cousins Frank, Donna & Brittany,
We are deeply saddened to hear of Mary Jo's passing, & deeply regret that we were unable to attend her services of eternal rest...No words can express the heartache we feel for the loss of your child & sister. May Jesus take you by the hand in this difficult time...May His light shine on you thru the comfort & kindness you receive from family & friends & May God's unfailing love surround you & bring a healing touch & peace to your heart. We will always remember Mary Jo with much love & fond memories of her beautiful smile!! May you rest in peace Mary JO! God bless & Godspeed!

Emma Wainwright

May 23, 2010

Our Condolences to the Phillips Family. I will always remember Maryjo as a skinny little 9year old running around at her Aunt Penny's when we would come in for a BBQ... You will always be in our prayers... Wainwright Family

Emma Wainwright

May 23, 2010

to the Phillips Family, Our condolences on your loss... I remember the skinny little girl at her Aunt Penny's BBQs...
The Wainwright Family (Tucson, AZ.)

wendy roche

May 23, 2010

Wendy was my nephews wife ,i remember her as a woderfull person she will be missed hope the family mourns only a short while and start th great memories of her.

Frank Vivirito

May 22, 2010

Frank & Donna,

I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you and your family are in my prayers.

My condolences,
Frank

Kelly Heeter

May 22, 2010

Frank and Donna, So sorry to hear about Maryjo, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Kelly Heeter

Denise Heery

May 22, 2010

Frank, Donna, Brittany and family, I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers will be with you in this time of sorrow. Eternal rest grant unto her Lord, and let pertetual light shine upon her. May she rest in peace.

May 22, 2010

Donna & Phillips family, I am so sorry for the lost of your daughter. May God bring you peace during a curve in your life. She is an angel watching over you. Sincerely, Cheryl Folino

Susan and Richard Weaver and Family

May 22, 2010

Donna, Frank and family Our deepest condolences to you for your loss of Mary Jo. She was such a beautiful young women and she will be missed and thought of in the years to come. Know that she is standing on Holy Ground right at this moment and I hope that may give you some peace but we always miss the physical person to see and to hold. We are so sorry we couldn't be at the services but our thought's and prayers were with you the whole time. Take care and God Bless

Doreen Heeter

May 21, 2010

Dear Frank, Donna and Brittany, I'm so sorry to hear about MaryJo you in my thought and prayers...Thinking ot you guys

Candace Kappel

May 21, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. I remember how much fun I had with Mary Jo when we were little. She will be missed. May she rest in peace.

Salina Payne

May 21, 2010

Phillips Family,
My deepest sympathy for your loss, it is still hard for me to believe. I still half expect to see her driving through the neighborhood and stop to talk. When I think of MaryJo it always brings me back to our rides to school the last weeks of our senior year talking and laughing the entire way. May your memories give you comfort in this hard time as it does me. She was the sweetest person I know and I will miss her greatly. My prayers are with you at this time of such tremendous grief.

DAVID LAURA LIGUE

May 21, 2010

OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE PHILLIPS FAMILY. MARYJO WAS A JOY TO BE AROUND.SHE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED.

May 21, 2010

our deepest sympathy goes out to the family of maryjo. she was a great person to know. we will never forget her.
DAVID N LAURA LIGUE

megan moran

May 21, 2010

donna, frank and family, sorry to hear the loss of your daughter. My prayers are with you at this time.

PENNY KIRKA

May 21, 2010

A BEAUTIFUL ANGEL IS ALL THAT IS HERE
SAYING O'LORD PLEASE LEAVE ME HERE
NOT READY TO LEAVE BUT HAS TO GO
WANTS TO GO BACK BUT GOD SAYS NO
A FATHER AND MOTHER
SISTER AND FRIENDS
A MEANINGFUL LIFE THAT SUDDENLY ENDS
AND ANGEL IS WHAT SHE WAS MEANT TO BE
NOW THINK OF ALL THAT SHE CAN SEE
WATCHING OVER HER FAMILY NIGHT AND DAY
SAYING I LOVE YOU IN HER OWN SPECIAL WAY
IN THE NIGHT WE SLEEP AN IN THE DAY WE CRY
WHILE SHE WATCHES US ALL FROM HER STAR IN THE SKY

MARYJO YOU ARE ONE OF OUR GREATEST JOYS THAT CAME INTO OUR LIVES

LOVE YOU AND WILL MISS YOU

UNCLE PAUL AND AUNT PENNY

May 21, 2010

My deepest condolences to Mary Jo's family. I havent seen her in years but i remember hanging out with her like it was yesterday. She was always by my side at daycamp at Mcguane and I have fond memories of us by my aunt's house. We love you Mary Jo, God Bless. Melissa Sherman

Kathleen (Brazel) O'Connor

May 21, 2010

Frank, Donna, and Family,

I am so very sorry for your deep loss. You are all in my prayers.

Joanne Lehr

May 21, 2010

Dear Donna and family I'm very sorry to hear about MaryJo my prayers go out to the family. May she rest in peace
Joanne L. Lehr (Bridgeport)

John & MaryKay (Harrington) Prucha

May 21, 2010

We're so very sorry for your loss. You're in our prayers.

Salina Campos

May 21, 2010

Our deepest condolences to your family on the loss of your daughter. My prayers are with all of you at this time.

May 21, 2010

Dear Donna,Frank & Brittany,
So very sorry about Mary Jo's passing. Our deepest condolences to the whole family. We will remember her in our prayers. May God help you thru this terrible loss.
Pat & Bill Ludwig

Tony Frankowski

May 21, 2010

DEAREST MARY,

Friendship is a promise spoken only by the heart. it isn't given by any pledge. It isn't written on any paper. But friendship is a promise that is renewed every time we meet and smile and enjoy the good times that come from simply being together. It's a promise to share both glad and sad times... a promise to think of each other fondly, whether near or far apart. Friendship is a promise spoken only by the heart. A promise that I feel you and I will always keep.
Mary I can't take credit for those words, but can say with out a question that is the way I will always feel about u. You will always be my best friend. My condolences once again to your family

Lisa Campos

May 21, 2010

To the Phillips Family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort and God bless MaryJo's family in this time of sorrow. She will be greatly missed by many. May she Rest in Peace.

May 21, 2010

My deepest sympathy to Maryjo's parents, you are all going through a very difficult time, my prayers are with the whole family, Rose Lyons

Colleen Turner

May 21, 2010

Frankie-
There are no words to tell you how sorry I am for the loss of your daughter, MaryJo.I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

Cindy Diorio

May 21, 2010

Our Prayers go out to Mary Jo's Family.
May God be with all of you during this Trying Time. Rest in Peace Mary Jo.

Cindy & Michael

Shilrley Tagler-Cain

May 21, 2010

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Jeff Johnson

May 21, 2010

Frank, Donna, Britanny.....I was sorry to hear about the news of Mary Jo's passing.....my thoughts and prayers are with you.

May 21, 2010

Dear Frank,Donna,Bonnie,Cathy,Tom and Families;

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of such great sorrow in the loss of Mary Jo;
May God give you all the strength to get thorough the next few days and all the days to come;


Love and Condolences;
Laurie White

Kelly Smith

May 21, 2010

To the Phillips Family,
My prayers go out to all of you for your loss. MaryJo was a special person and I will never forget her. I know she is at peace now.

Gwen Izewski

May 21, 2010

To the entire Phillips family;
Words cannot express how deeply saddened I am for your loss. My memories of Mary Jo will always be that special twinkle in her eye and her vibrant smile.
May she rest in peace now & forever.
God bless the entire family during these trying times and in all your days ahead.

TONY FRANKOWSKI

May 20, 2010

MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO MARY JO'S FAMILY.I NEVER MET A SMARTER,OR MORE BEAUTIFUL PERSON IN MY LIFE. HER SMILE ALWAYS LIT UP A ROOM AND MY HEART. I'LL MISS HAVING BREAKFEAST WITH HER AT RAMOVA, I KEEP THINKING YOU'LL CALL SO WE CAN GO. I HOPE AND PRAY THAT YOUR AT PEACE IN GOD'S ARMS. YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART AND THE HEARTS OF YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS. PLEASE BE HAPPY MARY THAT ALL I EVER WANTED YOU TO BE WAS HAPPY GOD BLESS MARY

Connie Shaffer (Phillips)

May 20, 2010

Our prayers go out to all of you for your loss. She will always be a part of our hearts and remembered in memories. All my love, Aunt Connie (Phoenix, AZ)

May 20, 2010

All though I never personally knew Mary Jo, I feel I knew her well through her grandmother, Bonnie, my friend of 40 years. She was warm, beautiful, and a kind person. She was the center of Bonnie's heart and I'm sure many more. May God watch over you during this trying time. She is in a better place.

Mary Bellenir

May 20, 2010

All though I never personally knew Mary Jo, I feel I knew her well through her grandmother, Bonnie, my friend of 40 years. She was warm, beautiful, and a kind person. She was the center of Bonnie's heart and I'm sure many more. May God watch over you during this trying time. She is in a better place.

Beth Boss

May 20, 2010

My deepest sympathy goes out to the Phillips family. Mary Jo was a beautiful, kind, and loving soul. The impressions she left on my heart over these past few years I will hold dear and cherish forever.

May 20, 2010

This tragedy is still very hard to believe. MaryJo always made time to say hello. She would pull over if she was driving through the neighborhood to see if I needed a ride, or get up from her seat at the Ramova to say hello and have a chat. She's always had a good heart and will be missed tremendously. Rest in peace, Mary and peace to your family. We will light a candle for you.

Love, Patty (Dever) & Michael Serafin

Joe Galenziewski

May 20, 2010

Frank,The first time we met MaryJo was at your block party and she was so kind to myself and our familiy. We are so sorry for this gret loss to you and your Familiy our prayers are with you and MaryJO always.Joe Karen Galenziewski

Karen Galenziewski

May 20, 2010

Bonnie we are so sorry for your great loss there are simply no words that can convey our simpathy we know how much you loved MaryJo and how much she ment to you. She will always be in our prayers.
Joe & Karen Galenziewski

LILLIAN KUJAWA

May 20, 2010

REST IN PEACE AND LET YOUR SOUL BE AT REST FOREVER.I AM SO SORRY FOR THE FAMILY WHO LOST THERE DAUGHTER AT SUCH A YOUNG AGE.MY DAUGHTER WAS HERE CLOSE FRIEND.GOD BLESS.

Louis Juarez

May 20, 2010

I did not know MaryJo however, i have alot of friends that did and i would like say im very sorry for your loss. I will keep MaryJo, her family and you all in my prayers...

Melissa Zeimys

May 20, 2010

To the Phillips Family,

Our condolences go out to you during your time of need. Words cannot describe our deepest sympathy and know that Mary Jo will always be in our hearts. May she always be remembered for the great times in her life and the immense smile she always shared. She always put others first and would be there whenever anyone needed her. Her caring personality will be remembered always. Her vibrant character would brighten up a room.

"I’m going to miss that smile
I’m going to miss you my friend
Even though it hurts the way it ended up
I’d do it all again
So play it sweet in heaven
Because that’s right where you want to be ..."
Rest Peacefully Sweet Soul

With sincere sympathy,

Matthew & Melissa (Kujawa) Zeimys

candis villapiano

May 20, 2010

I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful daughter,you are in my prayers.Aunt candy(grampa Franks sister)

Gloria Miranda

May 20, 2010

Mary Jo was a person who always had a smile every time you saw her. She always found a way to make others laugh. She made me smile.

Donna McManus

May 20, 2010

Frank, Donna, Bonnie and Brittany
There simply are no words to express the sorrow I feel for all of you. MaryJo will be with you always, as long as you keep her memory and the love you share alive in your hearts. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad and difficult time.

Karen & Mike Berry

May 20, 2010

I will always remember Mary Jo as my little "Rhoda" from when we were neighbors on Emerald Avenue. Her silly, joyful and sometimes mischievous spirit reminded me of myself when I was a young girl. She was a beautiful girl and a joy to be around. I will keep her in my memories forever. My sincere condolences to Frank, Donna and Brittany, my prayers are with you.

RICH HOULIHAN

May 20, 2010

FRANK AND THE PHILLIPS FAMILY -WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS-WE WILL KEEP MARYJO IN OUR PRAYERS! RICHARD AND GINGER HOULIHAN

Fr. Dan Brandt

May 20, 2010

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the people of Nativity of Our Lord Parish, serving God and the Bridgeport/Canaryville Communities since 1868. MaryJo will be remembered at all Masses here this weekend. May her family and friends know the healing touch of Jesus Christ during this most difficult time.

Dave & Debbie Johnston

May 20, 2010

Frank, Donna and Family, I am very sorry to hear about Mary Jo. Our deepest condolences to your family on the loss of your daughter. Our prayers are with all of you at this time.

May 20, 2010

My deepest condolensces to your family at this time. MaryJo was a great person and will be deeply missed. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Kristen Weiss

tyler moss

May 20, 2010

so sorry for your loss my prayers are with all family members and close friends

tyler moss

May 20, 2010

so sorry for your loss my prayers are with all family members and close friends

Paulie Di Caro Jr.

May 20, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Dan and Nancy McHugh

May 20, 2010

Our deepest condolences to your family for your loss.

Nicole Bertucci

May 20, 2010

My prayers are with Mary Jo's family! Im so sorry about the passing.Mary Jo was a great friend! I remeber when we used to hang out when we were younger. I will miss her. Take care and God Bless

Ben,Jill,Benjamin,&Emma Woods

May 20, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Sharon Kelly

May 20, 2010

My Prayers are with your family. I am so very sorry for your deep loss.

May 20, 2010

Dear Frank, Donna and Brittany, I'm so sorry to hear about MaryJo your in my thoughts and prayers....Thinking of you guys

Joan Arevalo

May 20, 2010

Frank, Donna and Brittany,
Words cannot express the sadness in all of our hearts for the loss of Mary Jo. May Happy Memories carry you through this sorrowful time. And know that those memories are a legacy of Love.
All Our Love,
Russell, Joanie, Katie, Jackie & Jennifer

Peg Pinaglia

May 20, 2010

Mary Jo will forever be in my and Uncle James' heart. Her cheerful "Hey, Aunt Peg" or "How ya doin' Uncle James" will be missed. Teachers and Staff at Jones College Prep who remember Mary Jo (class of 2002) are using the words "Sweet, vibrant, and kind" to describe her. She loved being with the special needs students being their buddy and including them in the JCP school life.

Mary Jo is now our diamond in the sky, beautifully faceted and shining brightly.

Love and miss ya, Mar

May 20, 2010

My thoughts and prayers for you and your family.
Jenny, Joel, Jillian & James Balok at Jellystone

Angie Bland

May 20, 2010

We were so deeply saddened to hear about the loss of MaryJo. Our prayers & condolences to the family, especially Frank, Donna and Brittany. Though difficult today to see beyond sorrow, may looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow. Love & Prayers, Tim, Angie, Chris, Chantal and Kaylee Bland

Steven and Tricia(Kappel) Mazur

May 20, 2010

My prayers are with Mary Jo's family. We were so sorry to hear of Mary Jo's passing. I will always remember Mary Jo as that adorable little girl at the Boys and Girls Club. She was a very sweet girl. I am so sorry. Take care and God Bless.

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