Mary Frances Whitaker Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Mary Frances Whitaker in New Lenox, Illinois, who passed away on June 19, 2025 at the age of 90. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Mary Frances Whitaker to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, George Shive and Mary Shive; and her sister V. Georgeann Sarikcioglu. She is survived by: her husband Ron of New Lenox; her brothers, H. Robert Shive (Kathryn) and David B. Shive (Reanne); her sons, R. David Whitaker (Mary Victoria Dycus) and Andrew L. Whitaker; and her grandchildren, Stuart W. Dycus, Richard D. Whitaker (Lindsay), Marian D. Whitaker, Christina Hildebrand (Ryan) and Tony Schlorff (Sarah). She is also survived by three great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 3rd 2025 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the United Methodist Church of New Lenox (339 W Haven Ave, New Lenox, IL 60451). A memorial service will be held on Thursday, July 3rd 2025 at 2:00 PM at the same location. A burial will be held on Thursday, July 3rd 2025 at 3:00 PM at the Maplewood Cemetery (331 W Haven Ave, New Lenox, IL 60451).
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Mary's name to the New Lenox Area Historical Society at https://newlenoxhistory.org.
