Mary Ann Mezan
Mary Ann Mezan (nee Salata), age 87, long time resident of Burr Ridge and parishioner of St. Cletus Church in LaGrange, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 1, 2018. Dedicated and loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, she additionally cared for many neighborhood children as if they were her own. After retiring, she and her husband Ed and 7 children owned and operated the White Hen Pantry in Indian Head Park, IL where they brought the community together for coffee and laughter 7 days a week. Mary Ann was an avid Cubs fan since her childhood and was thrilled to have witnessed her beloved Cubs win the World Series in 2016. She loved to play cards and spend time with family and friends. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Edward J. Mezan, of 59 wonderful years. Loving mother of Ellen (John) George, Maureen Cardenas, Sue (Bill) Hubbard, Barb (Jim) Mitchell, Nancy (Jeff) Smith, Lori (Bob) Lively, and Steven (Leslee) Mezan. Grandmother of 19; Great-grandmother of two. Sister of Robert (the late Mary) Salata, the late Richard (the late Dian) Salata, Theresa (the late Joseph) Welsh, Alice (the late Patrick) Kelly, Josephine (Kenneth) Pekarek, and Nancy Woollard. Aunt and friend of many. Mary Ann loved to be with her family. Visitation 3 to 9pm Thursday, April 5th at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W.55th St., Countryside. Family and friends will meet at St. Cletus Church, LaGrange, Friday, April 6th for Mass at 10:00 am. Interment Marywood Cemetery, Aurora. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Alzheimer’s Association. Funeral Info: 708-352-6500
Many memories of growing up with all the girls. So sorry to hear about your Mom’s passing. Prayers for all your loved ones during this time of loss.
With deepest sympathy – The Mezan’s played a huge role in my life as a young girl growing up in Burr Ridge and even now. Stemming from when they use to babysit me and my sisters, I became dear friends with Lori at age 5. The Mezan household was my second home and vice versa. I hold fondly the many memories of swimming at the Ramada Inn where MaryAnn worked, of Mr. Mezan always willing to repair our furnace, the many story telling sessions and “outings” my Dad had with Mr. Mezan, and always stopping at The White Hen on our way to Kenosha charter fishing for groceries. It didn’t matter that Dominicks had more variety or better pricing, it was about seeing “MaryAnn” and “Eddie”. My mom and MaryAnn also had their own outings and stories at the boat. The Mezan’s family unit, faith and the love were so comforting. Mrs. Mezan will remain one of the sweetest, dearest souls – she always made me feel like the 7th daughter and always remembered my name, even the last few years. Her presence will be missed dearly.
Prayers to you at this time of sorrow. God took her on the most perfect day.
A wonderful woman who also babysat me when I was 5 along with Shelia. I was always amazed how she could raise so many girls sanely. All while taking on even more kids 5 days a week. I even remember when she was pregnant with their only son Steven. I hope her loving family and friends remember all the good stuff every day.
I am so sorry to here of your loss she will be missed