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Mary Koca Obituary

Mary D. Koca, 82, of Naperville, IL, died February 22, 2008 while wintering in Estero, FL. She was born August 8, 1925 in Petersburg, VA, to Elmer P. and Emma (nee McNally) Haumesser. On October 2, 1948, she married John W. Logan, who preceded her in death February 1, 1977. Six years later, in 1983, she married Raymond J. Koca, who survives her. In addition to her husband, Mary is survived by her children, Kathy (Dave) Wallace of Hazlehurst, WI and Ken (Lynn) Logan of Lake in the Hills, IL; and step-children, Lorraine (Ron) Head of Naperville, IL and Joan (Curtis) Brookman of Berwyn, IL; and their families. She was also loved by a very supportive network of friends and will be deeply missed. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Naperville. Arrangements by Walter Shikany's Bonita Funeral Home, 239-992-4982 Family Owned Since 1978
Published by South DuPage Reporter/Progress on Feb. 25, 2008.

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Mike R.

March 2, 2008

I got to know Mary from one of her support group meetings. She was always an inspiration to me, and showed all of us that love, faith, and wisdom can endure and flourish through to the end of one's physical life. Mary's experience, strength, and hope will live on in many of us!I am grateful to have known her! God bless her!

Kathy Wallace

March 1, 2008

MOM, I love you so very much, and so do more people than you know. It has only been one week since you left earth to be with God for eternity. What a long week! But I know you are now at peace, and you will be forever in loving arms. I promise to keep talking if you are listening. Love, Kathy.

christian cathcart

February 26, 2008

I had a nice time with mary and ray this summer when I visted my
grandpa.She will be missed.


love christian

Pat Newman

February 25, 2008

Our deepest sympathies on the death of Mary. She was a member of the Marco Island Support Group which is where we met. Later, Mary and Ray, were part of a dance lesson group and we attended many dances with them and also visited back and forth when we were both in Florida. Mary always had a wise word for me and I will miss her greatly.

Sincerely, Pat and Chuck newman

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