Mary Ann Harju Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on February 23, 2026, at the age of 87, Mary Ann Harju of Huntley, Illinois passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

Though Mary Ann has departed this earthly realm, her legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May her spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Erwin Pelka and Clara Pelka (Gansky); and her husband Denis Harju. She is survived by: her children, Michael Harju (Lisa) and Susan Lorr (William); her grandchildren, Stephanie Wall (Brian) and Bradley Lorr; her great grandchildren, Owen and Brooke Wall; her cousin Kenneth Pienta (Mary Ann); and her son Kenneth Pienta Jr..