Mary Ellen Degnan, age 73, of Batavia.  Loving mother of Lisa (Paul) Cherry, Jennifer (Wally) Laaksonen and the late Michael (Judith) Sebesti.  Devoted grandmother of Tyler, Matthew, Hannah, Lucas, August, Michael, Robert, Kathryn and Emily.  Dear sister of Charles (Joanne) DePasquale, Anna (Edward) Dembowski, Rozella DePasquale-Myers and August (Linda) DePasquale.  Fond aunt to many nieces and nephews.  Visitation 10am Friday May 19^th until time of funeral service 12noon at Downers Grove Community Church, 6600 Fairview Ave., Downers Grove.  Interment Mount Auburn Cemetery.  Hallowell & James Funeral Home assisting the family 630-964-6500