Obituary of Mary Brown

Mary L. Brown (nee Bada) Age 90. Friday, November 21, 2014 at her home in Orland Park. Born in Joliet and a lifelong Joliet/Shorewood area resident. Retired from the Burr Oaks/Heritage Trail Library System after over 30 years of service. Former co-owner and operator of the Mary Knoll Bakery. Preceded in death by her husband, Horace Brown (1976); her daughter, Mary Ann Brown (1959); her parents, John and Rachael (Dillio) Bada and two sisters, Antionette (late Frank) DiVicino and Yolanda (late Ignatius) Kezerle; brother, Ralph (late Leora) Bada; and one sister-in-law, Dorothy (Jim) Koukas. Mary is survived by one sister,-in-law, Della (the late Don) Brown; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral Services for Mary L. Brown will be Monday, November 24, 2014 at 9:15 a.m. from the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black at Essington Rds., Joliet to the Church of St. Jude for a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials in her name to Joliet Area Community Hospice would be appreciated. Visitation Sunday, 2-6 p.m. at the funeral home. For information: 815-741-5500 or www.fredcdames.com