Mary Loretta Macholz Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Mary Loretta Macholz (nee Leyman) Age 88, formerly of Rockdale, IL and Joliet, IL, passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at The Timbers of Shorewood in Shorewood, IL. Born February 21, 1927 in Joliet, IL to the late Henry and Genevieve (nee Foster) Leyman. Mary graduated from Joliet Township High School, Class of 1944. Married Edward S. Macholz on June 4, 1949. Formerly employed as a secretary at Standard Oil Company. Former member of Cantigny Post Ladies Auxiliary and formerly active with WWII Navy destroyer escort reunions. Mary enjoyed spending time with family and friends and traveling. Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law, Stephen and Claudia Macholz of Wilmington, IL; daughter, Linda Macholz of Costa Mesa, CA; four grandchildren, Nicholas (Molly) Macholz, Jillian (Mike) Burnley, Adam Macholz, and Mary Lynn Foster; and two great grandchildren, Edward and Jacob. Preceding her in death were her husband, Edward; and two brothers, Robert Leyman and Billy Leyman. Funeral services will be at the R.W. Patterson Funeral Homes, Ltd. & Crematory, Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. with visitation one hour preceding services. Rev. Show Reddy Allam will officiate. Interment will follow in Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in her name may be directed to Angels Grace Hospice. The family would like to thank the staff at The Timbers of Shorewood for the excellent care she received. R.W. Patterson Funeral Homes, Ltd. & Crematory 401 E. Main St., Braidwood, IL 815-458-2336

Mary Loretta Macholz

February 21, 1927 - February 9, 2016

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