Mary C. Westrick (nee Hoppenrath)
Mary C. Westrick (nee Hoppenrath) age 86, of La Grange. Beloved wife of the late Robert C.; devoted mother of Mary Lu, Catherine (the late Richard) Riccetti, Jeanne (David) McDonald, Robert (Karen), William (Elizabeth), Richard, James (Linda) and Thomas (Claire); cherished grandmother of 19; proud great- grandmother of 3; dear sister of Robert (Kay) Hoppenrath, Rita (the late Robert) Tesar, Barbara (Richard) Hall, Thomas (Doris) Hoppenrath and the late Clarence W. Jr.; aunt of many. Family & Friends will gather on Thursday, September 7, for a visitation beginning at 9:30 AM until time of 10:30 AM Funeral Mass directly at St. Francis Xavier Church (corner of Spring & Ogden Aves.) La Grange. Interment will follow at Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the charity of one’s choice would be appreciated. Hallowell & James Funeral Home in Countryside is assisting the family with all arrangements. Service Info: (708) 352-6500 or www.hjfunerals.com
Cathy I am so very sorry for your loss. Hugs and prayers being sent your way.
Cathy, my deepest sympathies to you and your family. I have so many funny memories of your mom. If my beliefs are true, in that she is watching over you now, we had better be careful what we say and do because now she’ll see and know everything we try to get away with. She and Joanie can compare notes. Yikes! She also sang at my mom’s funeral which was so beautiful. I hope all of your wonderful memories of your mom help to get you through this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love you, Conni
Mary Lu and family: I am so sorry to here about your Mother. I loved her wit and charm. She was a classy lady for sure. I’m glad she is with your Dad now. Love you all, Debra
Bob and the Westrick Family,
Our deepest sympathies on the loss of your Mother, Mary. Ann and I will be remembering Mary and her whole family in our prayers.
God Bless you all.
Dear Cousins,
My condolences to you all. I have fond memories of ‘Aunt Mary’ from when I was a child and stayed with my Grandpa and Grandma Westrick. My dad (George) told me how much you guys all did for Aunt Mary. Also, Aunt Mary and my mother-in-law, Darline Gonwa, were in the St. Frances Women’s Auxiliary, or something like that, together. Darline would sometimes have ‘news’ about your family from the church bulletin, for our family. The Gonwas lived in La Grange Park and Clarenden Hills when the Gonwas were kids, and in Hinsdale later. Again, deepest sympathy. Mary Alice Westrick
Cathy — So sorry I missed the service for your mother. I got mixed up with the dates. Know that I am with you in spirit…….Is there anything I can do?
Sue
Hi Cathy, So sad to hear about your Mom. I will never forget what a sweet and caring person she was. God Bless your Mom and your entire family. Love, Tom