Mary P. Ponstein
Mary P. Ponstein, age 96 1/2 years, a Downers Grove resident for 67 years. Married F. Jack Ponstein, August 27, 1949, who preceded her in death on December 20, 2010. Beloved mother of David (Susan), Dennis(Nancy Taylor), and James (Denise Graff); loving grandmother of Debi, Chris, Michael, Jennifer, and Jake; cherished great-grandmother of Stacy, Hope, and Anna; devoted daughter of the late Frank and the late Marie Smith; dear sister of the late Frank Smith, the late Rita Munzer, and the late Monica Cassidy; special aunt of Mary and special great aunt of Laura and Patrick.
Mary was a member of St.Mary of Gostyn Catholic Church, volunteered at Good Samaritan Hospital, the Downers Grove Women's Club, and the Downers Grove Women of the Moose.
Visitation Thursday, June 27, 2019 at Toon Funeral Home, 4920 Main Street, Downers Grove, IL from 5-9 p.m. Funeral Services Friday 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment Chapel Hill Gardens West Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to Gavers Community Cancer Foundation, P.O. Box 1724, Woodstock, IL 60098, www.gavers.org. For additional information, www.toonfuneralhome.com or 630-968-0408.
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Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
From the Staff of Toon Funeral Home
July 4, 2019
Gram will always be remembered as a kind and gentle person who brightened the lives of all who had the privilege of enjoying her company. Her loving and encouraging spirit will be dearly missed. We look forward to seeing her again in Paradise.
Debi, Hope, & Anna Trelease
Grandchild
June 26, 2019
A well lived life is to be celebrated. While we cannot be with you, our thoughts and prayers are.
Heath & Kay Ponstein
Family
June 25, 2019
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