Obituary of MaryAnn Wojtowicz Whitney

Age 80, of Joliet, IL passed from this life Friday evening, December 1, 2023.  She was born on  August 3, 1943 to the late Margaret (Loncka) and William Lievens in Lockport where she was raised and educated.  Shortly after graduating high school, she married George Wojtowicz.   They enjoyed 48 years of marriage until he passed in 2009.

In addition to George, she is also preceded in death by her parents; and siblings, George (late Dorothy “Pudge”)  Lievens and Daniel Lievens.

She is survived by her dear husband, Terrance “Terry” Whitney; beloved mother of Kenneth (Diane) Wojtowicz and Karen (David) Schavey; devoted grandmother of five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; cherished sister of Peggy (Frank) Thomas, Therese (Richard) Rayburn and sisters-in-law, Sharon Lievens and Barb (late Robert) Jadron.  Several nieces and nephews survive, as well as members of the Whitney family.

MaryAnn, quite the social director, loved life and people.  She was a member of the Red Hat Society and the American Legion Post #1080 Ladies Auxiliary.  She will be remembered fondly as an optimist with boundless positive energy.  She loved to travel, especially cruises.  Her enthusiasm for anything “Elvis” was only outmatched by the love and passion she held for her family and friends.

Although she will be dearly missed, her family will keep her spirit alive with the many special memories they will continue to share with the younger generations.

All friends and relatives are invited to gather on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home 3200 Black Rd. (at Essington Rd.) Joliet, from 10 a.m. until her memorial service begins at 11 a.m.

As it was MaryAnn’s wish, cremation rites have been accorded.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in her name can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

For more information please call (815) 741-5500 or visit her Memorial Tribute where you can share a favorite memory or leave a condolence.