Mary H. Cantway Obituary
The family of Mary H. Cantway of Homewood, Illinois announces her passing on June 1, 2026. Mary, born on September 30, 1914, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Homer Hernly and Jennie Hernly (Lee); her husband Elmo Emery Cantway; her son Dr. Donald Lee Cantway (Linda); and her siblings, Harold Hernly, Mildred Keyser, Margaret Benzies-Sorensen and Fred Hernly.
She is survived by: her daughter Linda Sue Cantway-Cook of Homewood, IL; her grandchildren, Laura Graham (Brooks) of Steamboat Springs, CO, Jill Cantway Lee (Chad) of Steamboat Springs, CO, Dr. Catherine Cantway of Steamboat Springs, CO, Jennifer Cantway (Richard) of Glenwood Springs, CO, Lauren Elyse Becker of Homewood, IL and Mary Allison Cook-Gonzalez of Lake City, FL.; and her friends, Richard Holfeld and Shirley Ford. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews, and hundreds of friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be may to Mary's favorite charity, the Salvation Army.
