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Mary Strittar Obituary

Mary B. Strittar, (nee McEntegart), age 93, of Shorewood, formerly of Cicero & Mayslake Village (Oakbrook), beloved wife of the late Thomas F. Smith, Sr. & the late Melvin F. Strittar, loving mother of Maryalice "Mickey" Smith, Patrick (Susan) Smith, Sheila (George) Padgen & the late Thomas Smith Jr., adored grandmother of Kevin (Jen) Padgen, Karen Pitner, Patricia (Thomas) Garry, Patrick, Thomas, & Shannon Smith, wonderful great-grandmother of 5 & great-great grandmother of 1, devoted daughter of the late John & Mary (nee Hearty) McEntegart, cherished sister of Kathleen (late Lawrence) Curran & Sr. Anne Patrice OSM, & also the late John (late Fran), William (late Lorraine & late Kaye), Thomas, Patrick, & Margaret (Chris) Agrella, fond aunt, cousin, & friend to many. Proud member & Past President of Berwyn Eagles Women's Auxiliary Aerie #2425, Berwyn REAC, St. Odilo Altar & Rosary, Charter member of The Claddagh Ring in Berwyn, past Secretary of South Cicero Little League. Visitation was held Sunday, October 31, 2010 from 3-9 p.m. at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black Rd. (at Essington), Joliet. Funeral held Monday, 9:15 a.m. to Holy Family Catholic Church, Shorewood, Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside. For information (815) 741-5500 or www.fredcdames.com

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Published by East Cook Life on Nov. 2, 2010.

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Mary Kay DiBiase Moe

November 1, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

John & Karen Jozwiak

November 1, 2010

Hi Sheila, I know there are no words that can heal your pain. But just remember death can take a love one from us but one thing it cant and that is the love we shared with them and the many memories that were made. Those memories are what will help you through this. Love Karen and John

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