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Mary Gorski Obituary
Born: April 19, 1925, in Joliet, IL
Died: December 20, 2016; in Lemont, IL
Mary L. Gorski nee Foster, age 91, of Lemont, passed away December 20, 2016, at her residence.
Born April 19, 1925, in Joliet, IL. She attended St. Mary's Grade School and Providence High School. She was the Secretary and Owner of Theo J. Gorski Bus Company, established in 1915. Member of the Ladies Auxiliary V.F.W. Post5819 and Lambda Nu Sorority. She was very active in her children's school parent organizations and many other outside activities.
She is survived by three daughters, Mary Wicke of Huntington Beach, CA, Karen Etzkorn of Lemont and Judy(Walt) Newbold of McHenry; three sons, Robert John (Carol) of Lemont, David (Diana) of Romeoville and Kevin (Wanda) of Downers Grove; 13 grandchildren; 24great-grandchildren; one niece, Peggy (David) Honaker of Texas; two nephews, Rick (Sara) Scholtes of Colorado and Thomas (Beth) Scholtes of Indiana.
Preceded in death by her husband, Robert W. Gorski; her parents, George and Johanna Foster; an infant daughter, Mary Ellen; a grandson, Michael Etzkorn; and a sister, Joann Scholtes.
Visitation Thursday, December 29, 2016, from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Markiewicz Funeral Home, P.C. 108 Illinois St. Lemont, IL 60439. Lying in state Friday, December 30, 2016, from 9:00 a.m. until time of Mass at 10:00 a.m. at St. Alphonsus Church, 605 State St. Lemont, IL 60439. Interment St. Alphonsus Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Lemont Food Pantry, Lemont Parochial Schools (St. Alphonsus/St. Patrick/ SS.Cyril & Methodius), St. Thomas Hospice, Providence High School or the Mary Gorski Scholarship at Lemont High School.
Markiewicz Funeral Home, P.C. 630-257-6363 or www.markiewiczfh.com
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Francie Habash
March 19, 2017
So sad to hear about Mary's passing and grateful I was able to visit with her last year. I have fond memories of my Godparents Aunt Mary and Uncle Bob. I miss them both. Condolences to the Gorski clan. Love Francie Habash
Chuck Wood
December 28, 2016
OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES, TO THE GORSKI FAMILY MAY GOD HELP YOU THROUGH THESE TRYING TIMES. GOD BLESS.
CHUCK WOOD ,IDAHO FALLS , ID.
Charlie Gartenmayer
December 27, 2016
Our deepest sympathies to the entire Gorski family. We will miss her warmth, her positive outlook on life and her beautiful smile. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Charlie and Sheila Gartenmayer and family
Jana Leffler
December 22, 2016
Our very deepest condolences. I have many fond memories of Mrs. Gorski a lovely person for sure. Tom & Jana Leffler
December 22, 2016
To the Gorski family I'm so sorry for your loss I just loved her I have known her all my life ,God be with everyone at this time,she will be missed so.from JUDY wILSON
christine lenski
December 22, 2016
Our deepest sympathy to the family.
from Pete and Chris Lenski- Davenport,Fl
Karen Szynkowski
December 21, 2016
To The Gorski Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
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