Mary J. Bednarz, nee Czajka, age 87, passed away December 21, 2012 surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Ted for 52 wonderful years. Loving mother of Terri (Donald) Baumgartner, Patti Vavrina, Mike (Melissa) Bednarz, Rita (John) Maczka and Annie (Rich) Jezierny. Cherished grandmother of Joe (Traci) and Mike (Kiersten) Vavrina, Don (Amy) Baumgartner, Jace Maczka, Tony (Yan Medina) Bednarz, Kate (Jason) Perry, Bob and Laura Bednarz and Richie and Jessie Jezierny. Great-grandmother of Joey, Madi, Megan, Brooke and Brendan. Dear sister of the late John (Gene) and the late Eugene (the late Jenny) Czajka. Fond aunt of many. Visitation will be Wednesday from 3:00p.m. until 9:00p.m. at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge, IL. Funeral Services will begin Thursday at the funeral home and proceed to Immaculate Conception Church for Mass 10:00a.m. Interment St. Adalbert Cemetery. In lieu of flowers Mass Intentions in Mary's name would be appreciated.