Mary Margaret-Calfa-Obituary

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Mary Margaret T. Calfa

Elmwood Park, Illinois

Sep 2, 1922 – May 20, 2020 (Age 97)

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BORN
September 2, 1922
DIED
May 20, 2020
AGE
97
LOCATION
Elmwood Park, Illinois

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The Elms Funeral Home - Elmwood Park Obituary

Mary Margaret Calfa, nee Kramer, passed away on May 20, 2020, at the age of 97, in Oak Park, Illinois.


Ms. Calfa was born in Tiffin, Ohio, September 2, 1922, and moved to Fort Wayne, Indiana with her family on November 1, 1927.  She was a member of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception for 37 years, prior to moving to Oak Park, Illinois in 1964.


Ms. Calfa attended the Cathedral grammar school, St. Augustine Academy for girls, Gregg College, Central Catholic High School, Indiana University Extension Center and studied nursing under the tutelage of the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ, Ancilla Domini.  Ms. Calfa had her own interior design company, K’s Interiors, and worked in various organizations as an administrative assistant until she relocated in 1964 to Oak Park, Illinois, to further her career in Chicago. 


Ms. Calfa was preceded in death by her husband, John Albert Calfa (1970), her mother, Theodora, nee Thierry (1979), father, Peter Kramer (1952) and sister, Mildred Dinklage (1958).


Due to current mandates, services and interment at Catholic Cemetery in Fort Wayne, Indiana are being held private.  In memory of Mary Margaret, masses would be appreciated. 


Services entrusted to The Elms Funeral Home, Elmwood Park, Illinois 708-453-1234 or www.elmsfh.com

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Mrs. Calfa and I were friends for forty years, although we lived many miles apart. We always kept in touch via phone every week. She was my friend, the kindest, nicest, lady and she loved the lord. I will miss her so.

In loving memory of a wonderful person. Mary Margaret was a longtime friend of my mother,Kathryn Bloom. They met in 1954 at Parkview Hospital where they both were nurses. I have very fond memories of Mary Margaret visiting and her red lipstick!

Our cousin will be dearly missed by us. She had a long and glorious life that she lived to the fullest! Rest In Peace with our mother Evelyn, our grandmother Margaret and our great Aunt Dorie.

Truly a dear friend has gone to her eternal reward. May she rest in peace with her beloved parents and sister.

Dear John and Bonnie, God Bless you both at this time of sorrow. I will always remember your faithfulness to Mary Margaret. No matter where we were or what we were doing on vacation we would all stop for HER phone call.

Mary Margaret, you will be dearly missed, you were always so happy to see the kids, so energetic and full of life. I'll miss the fascinating chats about old Fort Wayne and the people you'd met. You were one of a kind.
Rest in Peace, with love, Andrew Long and family.

May her memory be eternal.

Mary Margaret Kramer Calfa,
What a hard working woman she was. You will be greatly missed. Her Thank You Cards after each event she attended, as always she used to hand type each one -amazing grace!
And her appreciation for her family.
Love Johnny A. & Tipsukhon Calfa & Amanda Xumsai ❤

Rest In Peace Mary Margaret. You will be greatly missed. You were a very special person who everyone loved.....All our Love John & Bonnie❤❤