Mary R. Cygan (nee Ghee)

Mary R. Cygan (nee Ghee), passed away peacefully at the graceful age of 92 at her home in Palos Heights, Illinois. Loving wife of (the late) Nestor Cygan. Amazing and devoted mother of her two loyal daughters; Theresa Kern & Joanne Ferneau. Proud grandmother of Adam (late Sally) Kern, Alison & Benjamin Lewis and Richard Ferneau. Cherished great grandmother of Grey & Smith Lewis. Beloved sister of (the late): Thomas Ghee, Catherine (Louis) Allabastro & Peggy (Frank) Dvorak. Fond sister-in-law of (the late): Stanley (Olga) Cygan & Gerry (Stanley) Pokrzywa. Dear aunt of many nieces & nephews. True friend to everyone. Visitation Friday, September 18th from 3:00 p.m. until 9 p.m. Chapel prayers Saturday, September 19th, 11:00 a.m. at the Kerry Funeral Home, 7020 W. 127th Street, Palos Heights proceeding to Saint Alexander Church, for her Mass at 11:30 a.m., 7025 W. 126th Street, Palos Heights. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery immediately following. Mary was a pioneer, who owned her own business and was a hairdresser for over 40 years. To honor her dedication and spirit, in lieu of flowers, contributions to the Women’s Business Development Center, Attn: Mary Cygan Memorial, 8 S. Michigan Avenue, Suite 400, Chicago, IL 60603 would be appreciated.