Mary Karklins, beloved wife of the late Maris, cherished daughter to the late Margaret and Michael; loving mother to Michaela Leavy; dear sister to Caroline (Wally) Schmidt and the late Stephen Leavy (Carolynn Simkus), fond aunt to Diana (Scott Bruemmer), Jarrod (Jennifer), and Eric Schmidt; treasured cousin and friend to many.
Mary (otherwise known as Aunt Minnie) will be remembered for her strong spirit and hearty sense of humor. Her love for sweets showed even on the outside. She was deeply loving to those she cared for, whether they were animals or people. An enjoyer of entertainment, especially Walker Texas Ranger and Law & Order.
Visitation Sunday 3-8PM. Funeral Monday 10:30 AM from Gibbons Family Funeral Home 5917 W Irving Park Rd (½ block East of Austin) to St. Pascal Church (Irving Park & Melvina) Mass 11 AM. Interment All Saints Cemetery. For more info (773) 777-3944 or www.GFFH.com
