Mary Patricia Mersch

June 26, 1932 - December 17, 2019

HABEN Funeral Home & Crematory

8057 Niles Center Rd.

Skokie, IL 60077

847.673.6111 |

Friday 12/20, 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm

St. Peter Catholic Church

8100 Niles Center Rd.

Skokie, IL 60077

847.673.1492 |

Saturday 12/21, 9:30 am

Funeral Mass

All Saints Catholic Cemetery

700 N. River Rd.

Des Plaines, IL 60016

847.298.0450 |

Saturday 12/21

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to:

The American Cancer Society

P.O. Box 22718

Oklahoma City, OK, 73123-1718

DONATE ONLINE

Mary Patricia Mersch, nee McDonnell, age 87, of Skokie. Beloved wife of the late Robert; dear mother of Martin (Mary Beth), Marie (Len) Mrowczynski, Maureen, Margaret, Marlene (Brian Magliozzi), Marjorie (William) Horvath, Matthew (Julie Keefe), Melissa (John) Dore, and the late Michael (Nancy Varco); loving grandmother of Erin (Lukas), Mairtin (Sara), Anne (Ian), Timothy (Sara), Robert, Tracy, Kelsey (Parker), Courtney, Jenny (Jake), Laurie (Phil), Michael (Jenna), Natalie, Dominick, Sara, Will, Nora, and John; cherished great-grandmother of Gregory, Paul, and Nicholas; fond sister of the late Nancy Balog. Visitation, Friday, December 20, 2019, from 3 to 9 p.m., at HABEN Funeral Home & Crematory, 8057 Niles Center Rd., Skokie. Funeral, Saturday, December 21, at 9:15 a.m., from the funeral home, for Mass, 9:30 a.m., at St. Peter Catholic Church, 8100 Niles Center Rd., Skokie. Interment, All Saints Catholic Cemetery, Des Plaines. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK, 73123-1718. Funeral info: 847.673.6111.

HABEN Funeral Home & Crematory

8057 Niles Center Rd.

Skokie, IL 60077

847.673.6111 | Map

Friday 12/20, 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm

St. Peter Catholic Church

8100 Niles Center Rd.

Skokie, IL 60077

847.673.1492 | Map

Saturday 12/21, 9:30 am

Funeral Mass

All Saints Catholic Cemetery

700 N. River Rd.

Des Plaines, IL 60016

847.298.0450 | Map

Saturday 12/21

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to:

The American Cancer Society

P.O. Box 22718

Oklahoma City, OK, 73123-1718

DONATE ONLINE

Mary Patricia Mersch, nee McDonnell, age 87, of Skokie. Beloved wife of the late Robert; dear mother of Martin (Mary Beth), Marie (Len) Mrowczynski, Maureen, Margaret, Marlene (Brian Magliozzi), Marjorie (William) Horvath, Matthew (Julie Keefe), Melissa (John) Dore, and the late Michael (Nancy Varco); loving grandmother of Erin (Lukas), Mairtin (Sara), Anne (Ian), Timothy (Sara),Continue Reading

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With heartfelt sympathies and sincere condolences, we extend our humble prayers on this somber occasion. May God's grace and mercy be with you always.Eric Williams and Family

To the entire Mersch family, I knew your mom and dad through the retiree's club. They were always a delight and we missed them so very much. Your mother is with your father I am certain. She will be able to return to her bubbly personality with him. May God rest her soul and strengthen yours.

I'm grateful that I got to visit your Mom, my brother a Jerry's godmother and my godmother MaryAnn this summer for my 8th grade class reunion visit. All my classmates mentioned my fathers passing in 1968. I'm so glad you had your folks for so long May God Bless and keep you all close Sorrow is not forever, Love is.

Sorry for you and your families loss.. sending prayers...

I am so sorry for your loss. Many of day and night I had the opportunity to see your mom at ice rinks all across Chicagoland and it was always a pleasure. Peace be with you all.

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

Thinking of the whole Mersch family. Your mom was a remarkable woman and I loved her. Your house was my second home growing up. Your parents have left a wonderful legacy of kind, thoughtful children. I am so honored to have had your mom in my life, especially my childhood.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.