| Mary Ellen Dwyer | |
| November 11, 1918 - October 01, 2009 | |
| of Lake Forest, Illinois | |
| Visitation: 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. October 04, 2009 at Wenban Funeral Home 320 East Vine Avenue Lake Forest, Illinois 60045 | |
| Mass of Christian Burial: 10:00 a.m. October 10, 2009 at Church of St. Mary 175 East Illinois Road Lake Forest, Illinois 60045 | |
| Mary Ellen Dwyer, age 90, of Lake Forest, passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2009 at Lake Forest Place. Born November 22, 1918 in New York City, she resided in New Rochelle, New York, Chicago and Lake Forest, Illinois. She was a parishioner of the Church of St. Mary in Lake Forest. Survivors include, two daughters, Maureen Dwyer Smith (Edward Byron) of Jupiter Island, Florida and Lake Forest, Illinois and Mary Ellen Mason (Rick) of Lake Forest and two sons, John F. Dwyer, Jr. (Susan) of Plymouth, Massachusetts & Los Angeles, California and Kevin M. Dwyer (Ann) of Lake Forest. She had nine grandchildren Edward Byron Smith, III, Peter Byron Smith, Richard Mason, II, Amanda Mason, Ivan Dwyer, Max Dwyer, Julia Dwyer, John Ryan Dwyer & Patrick Dwyer and two great grandchildren, Molly Mason Ahrens and Nathan Charles Byron Smith. She was preceded in death by her husband John F. Dwyer. Her greatest love was her family, particularly entertaining at large family gatherings. Her other interests were sewing, reading, & gardening. She had a career in publishing in New York before her marriage and later was associated with the Antiquarian Society of the Art Institute and the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago. She was a woman of deep faith who was known for her intelligence and sense of humor and will be deeply missed by many. She leaves behind an inspirational legacy of charity, devotion, numerous friends and a beautiful spirit. Contributions may be made in her memory to Catholic Charities of Lake County, 671 S. Lewis Ave., Waukegan, IL 60085 or to the Joffrey Ballet, Joffrey Tower, 10 E. Randolph St., Chicago, IL 60601. Info. Wenban Funeral Home (847) 234-0022 or www.wenbanfh.com
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