Mary Anne Blyth
Mary Anne Blyth (nee Bubulka), age 64, of LaGrange. Loving wife of Donald J. Jr.; beloved sister of Margaret Bubulka; dear sister-in-law of Bill (Dorothy), Bob (Margaret),Michael (Jackie), Andrew (Susan), John, Stephen (Anne) and Patrick Blyth; also survived by many loved nieces, nephews and many grand-nieces and grand nephews. Our journey was tragically cut short by Cancer. Visitation Friday, April 22, from 9am until time of a 12 noon Prayer Service at Hallowell & James Funeral Home 1025 W. 55th St., Countryside. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or St. Francis Xavier Parish would be appreciated. Service Info: (708) 352-6500
Our deepest sympathy to you Don on the loss of your beloved Mary Anne. She was a great sister-in law and a caring Aunt to Meghan, for which Robert and I will be forever grateful. May she rest in peace. With much sadness in our hearts, Peggy(P), Robert and Meghan xoxoxoxoxo
She was a dear and loyal friend at Northern Trust and after. I will miss the long visits we had that always renewed my spirit. We were both talkers, but also good listeners.
My heart goes out to Don who was so good to her. He would always send her the inspiring card or thought that lifted her spirits when he was away. She could not have asked for a better husband and friend. There is a place in heaven for both of you.
I met Mary Anne in 1979 when I was hired to manage the corporate professional development unit at Harris Bank. I don’t know how I could have done the job without Mary Anne. She was dependable, eager, upbeat and energetic. Always a creative thinker, one of her many accomplishments was designing a sign language course to benefit hearing-impaired customers and employees. I left Harris after 4 years but we kept in touch as she moved up the corporate ladder.
Mary Anne approached her many health challenges the same way she did any other project – with optimism, energy and dedication. Always thinking of those less fortunate, she found time to volunteer in the Intensive Care Unit at the LaGrange Hospital. Despite all the set-backs over the last few years, she never gave up, as evidenced by her November “Graduation” email when she finished occupational therapy.
In her message, Mary Anne lauded her dear husband Don for his patience, concern and care.She ended with a bit of humor, asking her friends to “curse the demon neuropathy” that was staying in her way. We all tried, but eventually lost. I’ll miss her very much.
My deepest sympathy to Mary Anne’s family. I met Mary Anne while working at the Northern Trust. She always called me “Sunshine” – don’t know why that started or how it started but it always makes me smile. She always had a way to brighten my day. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Sincerely,
Beth Collins