Mary Misiurewicz, (nee McKeon) born June 25, 1956, left behind her loving family, and numerous friends, peacefully on July 24, 2023, after braving and terminal cancer diagnosis. She fought alongside her family and pets for 2 1/2 years until coming to a much deserved rest with the support and comfort provided by Lightways Hospice. She was preceded in death by her parents Larry and Agnes (nee Valek); her beloved siblings, Diane Weis (nee Mckeon), Billy McKeon and Mike McKeon. Also preceded by her godson, Greg McKeon; nephews Danny and Michael McKeon and her great nephew Danny "DJ" (Caitlin) McKeon as well as her beloved dogs, Jake, Mack, Chewie, Buster, and Lulu.

Mary is survived by her husband, Bob; her daughter Jenny; her son Andy, and her "favorite girl" and granddaughter, Azlynn who all stood lovingly and bravely with her up until her last breath.

She is also survived by her siblings, Patti, Larry, and Tom McKeon; her loving sister-in-law's Sandy and Pam; goddaughter, Melissa; godson, Bill (Hannah); nieces, Megan (Ray), Cait, Molly, and Angie Weis; nephews, Brad (Penny), and Corey; great nieces, Morgan, Ayla, Mackenzie, Macy, Abbie, Cameron, Norah; great nephews, Brady, Odin, Liam, and Becker. Mary also leaves behind many close friends that will miss her friendship and company greatly.

Mary attended St. Paul the Apostle and St. Francis Academy, both located in Joliet, IL. She briefly attended Gallup High School in New Mexico and fell in love with its beautiful mountains and landscapes. She graduated from Joliet Junior College with her associates of arts with honors, with her proud children in attendance.

Her life was one of service and nurturing. Mary spent many years as a basketball coach and room mom for her children at St. Joe's Joliet and as a reading aid at her granddaughter's school. She was a teacher's aide in special education at Rockdale Public School, a beloved supervisor at Frank's Nursery and Crafts and Babies R Us, where she made many long term friendships. She was also a trusted and reliable foster mom for so many puppies and dogs with Paws Up 4 Rescue. She gave wonderful lives to so many personal pets in addition to her many fosters. She loved gardening and nature. Her home and yard were always full of gorgeous plants, flowers, vegetables, and trees she that planted herself.

Mary loved music, fishing, cook outs, her family, her friends, her yard, and her pets. She could sew, she studied horticulture, jewelry making and photography, and loved arranging her seasonal flower planters for her deck. She had an eclectic and creative sense of style and impeccable taste she used for her home and selecting gifts for her loved ones. She was a friend to many and was very committed to each of them as well as their families. Mary supported everyone she could in any way that she could. She will be greatly missed by all.

The family would like to openly invite all that knew her to a joyous day of celebration and community on, Sunday, September 10, 2023, from 1:00pm to 6:00pm at the pavilion adjacent to Children's Garden located at 801 N Chicago St Ave in Elwood, IL. Donations can be made to Paws up 4 Rescue in lieu of flowers.