Mary Elizabeth Law
Mary Elizabeth Law, 66, of Downers Grove, my best friend, my love, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2021 after a courageous five year battle with various brain traumas and finally a stroke. Born August 7, 1954 in Chicago, IL. Preceded in death by her parents J. Stewart and Mary “Pat” May, and her sister Kathryn A. Christensen. Mary is survived by her loving husband of 27 years Grant W. Law, Jr., sister Susan (Rocky) Menard, sister-in-law Alison Darling and her family. Mary is also survived by her many loving friends. She graduated from Lake Park High School, and Bradley University where she was a Sigma Kappa. Mary enjoyed a 25 year career as sales rep for Benjamin Moore & Co. Mary applied her unending creativity to quilting and knitting making gifts for family and friends. She enjoyed skiing where she met her husband in the Piccadilly Ski Club in 1985. Mary and Grant vacationed to 26 annual National Model Railroad Association conventions across the country. Mary enjoyed gathering with their many “National” friends. Grant proposed to Mary at the 1992 Columbus convention. Many great times were with close train friends Capt. Al and Diane Nelson to Cabo San Lucas and many other places. Special thank you to the staff at Seasons Hospice in Naperville. Visitation 3-9 p.m. Friday Feb. 12 at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 301 75th St., Downers Grove where a funeral service will be held 4 p.m. that afternoon (livestream link below). Visitation continues 9-11 a.m. Saturday Feb. 13 at the funeral home, proceeding to Clarendon Hills Cemetery for interment. Funeral info 630-964-6500 or hjfunerals.com
To view a livestream of the funeral service 4pm Friday, please use this link:
https://zoom.us/j/94180560170?pwd=Q0RwU09raFFmR0M0U0lmeWZObGhyZz09
Due to current health guidelines, a maximum of 50 people may be in the chapel at a time. Face coverings and physical distancing required.
The world has lost a Beautiful soul with Mary’s passing. What a kind, nice person she was. I worked with Mary at Benjamin Moore and she was a great ambassador for them. When me and a couple other colleagues came on board she made us feel so welcome, may she rest in eternal peace.
I joined Piccadilly Ski Club because my best friend had joined. After she moved out of state, I remained a member. Mary and I shared a room on my first trip, post-BFF, and we had a fantastic time! She introduced me to her group of friends. Her friendship kept me in the ski club, where I met my husband, Ed. Mary was a special person and will be missed.
Mary was a lifetime friend. I loved her like sister. She was a loyal friend and will be missed forever.
The last years of her life were an example of what a brave soul she was.
Taken too soon and never forgotten.
Rest In Peace sweet friend.
Fondest of memories of Mary, Kathy, and Susie from their years at Lake Park • Sympathies from across the years.
Grant, my thoughts and prayers are with you at the loss of Mary.