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Mary Stefanski Obituary

Mary Joanne Stefanski nee Bluma. Wife of Ed Stefanski. Mother of Katie, Tricia, and Mike Blauvelt. Step-mother of David, Courtney, and Kellye Stefanski. Sister of Bill (Un Hui) Bluma, Jan (Craig) Williams, Pat Cooley, and Barbara (Wayne) Rusinek. Daughter of Marion and the late William Bluma. Aunt and friend of many. Visitation Thursday, January 20, 2011 from 3-9pm at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W.55th St., Countryside. Prayers Friday 9:15am from the funeral home to St. Cletus Church, LaGrange, for Mass at 10am. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, C/O St. Jude Tribute Program, P.O. Box 1000 Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148 are appreciated. Funeral Info 708-352-6500

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Published by Kane Republican on Jan. 19, 2011.

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Mary Schulz

January 13, 2026

Thinking of you today and missing you, dear friend.

April 30, 2011

Dear Jan.
I am so sorry to hear about Joanne. I was going through cards and I found yours. I was searching for your old e-mail and I this how I found out about your sister. Sincerely, Kathy O'Connor Hadley @ [email protected]

January 27, 2011

Dear Katie, Tricia and Mike,
I was so sad to learn of your mother's passing at a service at St. Patrick's Church in St. Charles. I was honored to work with her as a school nurse at the North Building, adjacent to St Charles East HS. (now Wredling Middle School).
She loved you dearly and always talked about each of you with me daily. I loved her warmth and fun spirit. We shared many stories of faith and answered prayers.
Know that I will be in prayer for your family and, for Ed and his children, whom I never had the opportunity to meet, as I lost touch with your Mom when she left her service at D303..I look forward to the promise of seeing her again, as God has promised. She will be dearly missed.
Carol Moshier St Charles, Il

Doris Braddock

January 24, 2011

Katie, Tricia, and Michael - our deepest sympathies go out to you in the loss of your mother. She was always a bright spot to those around her at St. Pat's and STCE. We will miss her! The Braddock family

Kathy Pratola

January 22, 2011

To Mary Jo's Family,
Mary Jo was a generous, loving woman. I enjoyed my talks with her at OLR. She will be missed. But I feel now that she is this angel in heaven and she will listen to the talks. Thanks Mary Jo for the recipes. What a nice keepsake from you.
Peace to your family,
Kathy Pratola

Lyn & Frank Fiarito

January 21, 2011

To Mary Jo's Family:
Mary Jo was such a sweet person and a comfort to those she treated at Ress. Med Center.
She will be missed, but will always be watching over you from above.

Georgeanne Foradas Katsuleas

January 20, 2011

Words can never ease your loss, but good memories will help you to go on. My thoughts and prayers are with your entire family. Mary Jo will be missed by many.

January 20, 2011

Dear Katie, Tricia, Mike, and family of Mary Jo,

Our sincerest sympathy at your great loss. God blessed us with Mary Jo's warmth and shining smile, and we will always hold her memory near to our hearts. May her memory be a blessing for all.

Love,
Mary, Peter, Monica, and Nathan Schulz

January 19, 2011

Though we only knew one another for a short time, I will always remember you.

Your Friend - Joe Pace

January 19, 2011

To Katie, Trisha, and Michael- Our sincere sympathy on the loss of your mother. She was a kind, gentle woman and will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. The Banti family

January 19, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of Mary Jo's loved ones. She was such a blessing to us at the fitness center of OLR and her cheerfulness and caring will be missed. She was a great gal.
Roger and Char Knecht

Geri Bailey

January 19, 2011

Just want to tell her kids how much I liked her the short time I knew her. She was a sweetheart and very proud of you. Always talked about her kids. Heaven has gained an angel. She is in your hearts forever. My sympathies to you and know she is watching over you and at peace.

Kathy Pulte

January 19, 2011

Mary Jo may have been my first "Best Friend". While I haven't seen her in many years, I'm sure Mary Jo was still as sweet and kind as the girl I grew up with. I am very sad to hear of her passing.

Karen Engel

January 19, 2011

To Mary Jo's Mother and Children,
My heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to all of you at this time. Mary Jo will surely be missed by all of us at OLR. She was a very special person who was always so cheerful and upbeat. She spoke of all of you often . . . and was very proud of all her children. We will all miss her bright, cheerful smile and personality. She will be remembered by many. I am happy to have called her my friend.

Kathy Pulte

January 19, 2011

Mary Jo may have been my first "best friend". While I haven't seen her in a long time, I'm sure Mary Jo was still the sweet, kind person she was while we were growing up. I am truly sorry to hear of her passing.

Heidi Martina

January 19, 2011

To Marion,Jan,Pat,Bill, Barb and Mary Jo's children, she was a very special, kind person and I will always remember her w/ a smile. Remember that you will be with her again in the future and my prayers are with you all.

January 19, 2011

Mary Jo was the positive force walking down the hallways of OLR. She always had a smile for someone and a good piece of positive advice. I will miss seeing her every day. She always listened. I wish much peace to her children. Janell D.

Tom Blauvelt

January 19, 2011

To Mrs. Bluma, Rich, Katie and Mike,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We wish we could be there to comfort you all. May Godd bless you and bless Mary Jo and may she rest in Peace.
Love,
Tom, Theresa, Sean and Catherine

January 19, 2011

Mary Jo I am blessed to have known you. Even if it was for a short time it seems much longer. My prayers are with you and your family. You will be missed. Love You Kid! Rhonda

Diane Poniatowski

January 19, 2011

To Mary Jo's Mother and children,
I can't imagine what you are going thru, but please know Mary Jo was loved and highly regarded in her circle of friends. I enjoyed her laughter and kindness. I pray that she is at peace. Always keep your memories of what a loving daughter and mother she was.
My deapest sympathy.

Michelle (Halm) Nacker

January 19, 2011

To Mary Jo’s family,
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I mourn the loss of Mary Jo’s bright smile. The world is a little darker without her. Barb – stay strong – I am there for you. Day or night.
Thinking of all of you.
Much love,

Bob & Sharon Rajski

January 19, 2011

We at OLR Fitness Center were very saddened to here of Mary Jo's passing. Our prayers are with you.

January 19, 2011

Mary Jo,
You will be missed. Rest in peace.


Don Jones Crystal Lake, Illinois

January 19, 2011

To Ed, and all Mary Jo's children and family: Our deepest heartfeld sympathy on your loss. She always brought a smile to our faces and to our hearts. She will be deeply missed.
The Kubes Family: Frank, Sandra, Anthony, Adam and Michelle

David Studenroth

January 19, 2011

I am very sorry for your loss. I will keep Mary Jo in my thoughts and prayers.

Sue Delnao

January 18, 2011

Oh My beautiful Mary Jo, I have known you my entire life and you will be in my heart forever. I will truly miss you my dear friend. I love you
Sue Delano one of the Cletus 6

Lex,Sue,Daniel, and Kristi Alexander

January 18, 2011

To Katie,Tricia and Mike,
Our deepest regrets on the loss of your mom. She was a very caring person who would do anything even for a stranger. Know that she is smiling down on all of you and will always be there for you.

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