Obituaries
Mary Lou McCabe
December 9, 1930 - December 7, 2020
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Burial Location
Queen of Heaven Hillside, IL.
Mary Lou (Gladstone) McCabe, entered peacefully into eternal life on December 7, 2020 two days before her 90th birthday. She was a devoted mother and is survived by her four children, Mark (Sarah) McCabe,
Kathy (Tim) Mast, John McCabe and Mary Pat (Tom) Brown.
Mary Lou is blessed with 7 grandchildren, one great grandson and countless nieces & nephews that will miss her smiles, laughter and loving ways. She is preceded in death by her parents: Joseph & Mary Gladstone, husband: John H. McCabe and siblings: Joseph (Virginia) Gladstone, Virginia (Gladstone) Gibson, Margaret (Robert) (Gladstone) Eder,
Jack (Peggy) Gladstone, Joan (Jim) Gladstone Berg.
Mary Lou graduated from Trinity High School in River Forest, IL.
She went on to earn a bachelor degree from Rosary College in River Forest, IL. She worked as a dietician briefly but Mary Lou found her passion in working with students at Hatch Elementary School in Oak Park, IL. She was employed for 18 years as a teaching assistant in regular and special education classrooms. She was known for her strength as well as a kind, cheerful, and easy-going nature that attracted many friends. Mary Lou loved the outdoors and was an avid walker and remained active well into her 70s. She loved movies, books, her faith, her family and her friends.
The family will be having a private viewing at Yurs Funeral Home in Geneva, IL on December 10th from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Burial services will be private for immediate family at Queen of Heaven Cemetery in Hillside, IL. A celebration of her life will occur when it is feasible to gather together safely.
In lieu of flowers, the family is asking that donations be made to St. Catherine of Siena-St. Lucy in Oak Park, IL. Donations are a way to combine the importance of her Catholic faith, her own grade school alma mater, her hometown parish and her love of kids. Donations can be made in her honor (Mary Lou (Gladstone) McCabe) by going to https://www.catherinelucy.org/ and clicking on the Support SCSL School. Donations can also be made by check made payable to:
St. Catherine of Siena-St. Lucy School
27 Washington Blvd.
Oak Park, IL 60302
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Karen Romano from Lisle, IL
"Aunt Lou was a very special person. She was kind, easy going, light hearted and friendly. I love her and I’ll miss her very much."
John and Allison Sheehan from Sheffield Village , OH
"Dear Brown Family,It was such a great pleasure to have known your Mother and Grandmother. She was a lovely and kind woman. Her smile could light up a room. I know how difficult it is to lose such a remarkable person. Take solace that she is at peace. Let those wonderful memories keep her spirit in your hearts forever.Love, The John Sheehan Family"
Marianne Breen from Niles, IL
"I'm so very sorry to learn about Mary Lou. She was such a fun-loving person. My heart hurts for all of you tonight. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Marianne"
Joe Eder from Williams Bay , WI
"Aunt Lou is a very special lady. I have not seen her as of late but thought of her often. My heart goes out to Mark, Kathy, John, and Mary. Love you my cousins. Cousin Joe"
Margaret Vollman from South Elgin, IL
"Aunt Lou knew just what to say to make me feel so special each and every time I saw her. She made this world a better place. She will be missed."
Danny Berg from Lake in the Hills, IL
"I was so blessed to have an Aunt Lou. The memories that come to my mind are so beautiful. I was always so pumped when the Berg Tribe was heading Oak Park to either the Eder's or McCabe's for a family occasion. I love Aunt Lou for the kindness and humor she taught me. See you in Heaven!!"