Mary Jane Sammarco

We would like to celebrate the life of Mary Jane Sammarco (nee Hurckes), age 97, who passed away peacefully on October 5, 2026. Mary was born on October 15, 1928, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Henry and Bertha Hurckes.

Mary was the beloved wife of the late John A. Sammarco, with whom she shared 63 wonderful years of marriage. She was the loving mother of Kathleen (Nicholas) Angelos, John (Roxanne) Sammarco, Mary Ann Lafler, Paul (Janelle) Sammarco, Christine (Steve) Binderup, Annette (Christopher) Stachura, and Philip (Tammy) Sammarco, and the late John Joseph Sammarco.

Mary was the dearest grandmother of Alexis, Paige, Ryan, Charlie, Chelsea, Lauren, Blair, Stevie, Eric, Caitlin, Amanda, Andrew, and Alec. She was a cherished great-grandmother to Lucas, Faye, Barrett, Shane Dillon, Sophia Dillon, Willa Horne, Hannah Horne, Kevin Appel, Invy Gregory, Thea Gregory, Violet Binderup, Daisy Binderup, Vincent, Theodore, Jasper Sammarco, Finlay, Harris Bradburn, Augustin, and Benedict Sammarco.

She was preceded in death by her siblings, Clare Jennings, Frank (Myrtle) Hurckes, and Loretta (Dave) Bradshaw. Mary was also the fond aunt of many nieces and nephews.

Mary was a devout and founding member of Divine Savior Church in Norridge, where her faith was an important part of her life. Above all, Mary treasured her family dearly. She found her greatest joy in the love and company of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and cherished every moment spent with them.

Mary will be remembered for her unwavering devotion to her family, her strong faith, Community and the love she so generously shared with those around her. She was very active as a young mom and wife and as a senior, from taking the Eucharist to the sick to helping to find entertainment for senior socials. Her 97 years were filled with family, faith, and countless memories that will continue to live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.

Mary's greatest legacy is the beautiful family she loved so deeply. Though she will be profoundly missed, her love will remain a lasting part of each life she touched.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Heart Association www.heart.org would be appreciate.

Visitation for Mary Ann will take place on Sunday, October 11, 2026 from 2:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Ave. Norridge, Illinois. The funeral will take place the following day, beginning at the funeral home at 9:30 am and then proceed to Queen of Peace Parish at St. Eugene Church for 10:30 am Mass. Interment will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery in River Grove, Illinois.