Mary L. Swiersz

Mary L. Swiersz, age 91, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2024 at her Crest Hill home surrounded by her three loving daughters.

Born May 23, 1933 in Joliet, Mary was a devout Catholic, a long-time member of Sts. Cyril & Methodius and St. Thaddeus, Joliet, and most recently of St. Ambrose, Crest Hill. She graduated from Joliet Township High School, attended Joliet Junior College, and worked as a bookkeeper for Will County Treasurer's office, Mobil Oil Credit Union, Dr. Morrison and Dr. Chawla.

Mary loved her Slovak traditions: baking 500 roszki at Christmas, celebrating Velija with family, and blessing of the baskets at Easter.

Mary enjoyed many summers at CECO Recreation Club with her husband and children. Mary had an adventurous spirit and loved traveling. Most recently, she looked forward to winters in West Palm Beach, FL with family.

Preceded in death by Henry, her beloved husband of 50 years, who passed away on February 6, 2004; her parents, Peter & Ludmila Cizmar; brothers, Joseph Cizmar and John (Isabel) Misak; sister, Peg (Frank) Janes. 

Survived by her daughters, Jeannie (Tony) Flannery, Kathleen (Kevin) Schock and Dr. Lillian (Dr. Peter Maguire) Swiersz; grandchildren Dr. Karen (Erin DeMara) Flannery, Lauren (Benjamin) Lopez, Michael Terry, Jillian (Steve) Huddlestun, Christopher, Julia and Kaylee Maguire; great grandchildren Sophia & Lily DeMara, Jonathan & Miles Lopez, James & Hal Terry, Jacob, Madison, Morgan, Joshua, Jeremiah & River Huddlestun, numerous nieces and nephews, dear friends and neighbors in Willow Falls. The family is especially grateful to caregiver & friend Sheri Martinez, as well as Clara Esi and student nurses Delaney Jones & Reexee Punzalen. Lightways Hospice was there for us during the most difficult time.

A visitation will be held at Tezak’s Home to Celebrate Life, 1211 Plainfield Rd. Joliet, IL 60435 on Monday, October 14, 2024 from 8:30 am – 10:30 am. After which, we will travel in procession to St. Ambrose Catholic Church, 1711 Burry Circle Dr. Crest Hill, IL, to celebrate a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am. Immediately following Mass, we will process to the chapel at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Cemetery, 2001 Maple Rd. Joliet, IL for a brief Committal Service at Mary’s final place of rest.