Mary Ann Battaglia (nee Novak), age 98, of LaGrange. Beloved wife of the late Charles “Chuck” Battaglia for a wonderful 74 years. Loving mother of Carol Battaglia, Chuck (Linda), Marilyn Magafas, David (Deb), and Mark Battaglia. Devoted grandmother of Eric, Justin (Desiree), Breanna (Joshua) Calabrese, Chelsea (James) Byrd, Rachelle (Brian) Price, and Tyler Stepner. Dear great-grandmother of Noah & Thea Calabrese, Kinleigh & Luke Byrd, Cameron Stepner, and Haley, Jackson & Benjamin Price. Fond aunt and friend of many. Mary Ann was preceded in death by her siblings, Anne (late Joseph) Stibor, Pat (late John) Deegan, Frank (late Mary) Novak, Eleanor (late Dan) Nedich, Lillian (late George) Filos, Lad (late Harriet) Novak, and Betty (late Arthur) Zanta.

Mary Ann had a longtime part-time job at Charles A Stevens. She was a devoted parishioner at St. Cletus Church. Mary Ann was a devoted wife, mother, aunt, and grandmother.

Visitation 4 to 8pm Thursday, October 10^th at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55^th St., Countryside. Chapel prayers 9:15am Friday, October 11th from the funeral home, processing to 10am Mass at St. Cletus Church, LaGrange. Interment to follow at Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Wounded Warrior Project and Honor Flight Chicago.

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