Mary E. Shanks's obituary , Passed away on July 3, 2025 in Glen Ellyn, Illinois

Mary E. Shanks

September 8, 1927 - July 3, 2025 (97 years old)

Glen Ellyn, Illinois

Mary E. Shanks's obituary , Passed away on July 3, 2025 in Glen Ellyn, Illinois

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Mary E. Shanks

September 8, 1927 - July 3, 2025 (97 years old)

Glen Ellyn, Illinois

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Mary E. Shanks Obituary

The passing of Mary E. Shanks in Glen Ellyn, Illinois leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on July 3, 2025 at the age of 97. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Mary E. Shanks to show support.

She was predeceased by: her husband Jack Shanks; and her great-grandparents, Charlie, Emma Ortmann and Mia Glawe (Bradley). She is survived by: her children, Paula Ortmann (Charlie), Tracey Glawe (Jeff) and Brad Shanks (Betsy); and her grandchildren, Kyle Ortmann (Bridget), Tyler Shanks (Jessica), Kit Ortmann (Stephanie), Greg Glawe (Sarah), Brooke Besancenez (Beau) and Daver Glawe (Olivia).

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations be made in Mary's name to Folds of Honor (https://share.google) at https://share.google.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Leonard Memorial Funeral Home & Cremations



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