MaryAnn Elwardt

MaryAnn Elwardt Obituary

Maryann (nee: Luka) age75 Passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on February 21,2025 Mary Ann was the beloved wife of the late Kenneth; devoted daughter of the late Ann and Stanley Luka; loving mother to late step daughter Debbie (Tony) Lessmeister; dearest sister of Raymond (Marianne) Luka; cherished grandmother of Krista (Gregory) Porter, Matthew (Nina) Lessmeister, Stefanie Lessmeister, Cheri Fairman; great-grandmother of Landen Porter, Brenden Porter, Skyler Lessmeister, Gavin Lessmeister, Hudson Lessmeister, and Nikolaus Lessmeister; treasured Aunt of Eric (Jessica) Luka and Gregory (Carrie)Luka; great aunt of Nathan Luka, Zachary Luka, Logan Luka, and Chloe Luka. Mary Ann was a true earth angel, a person that you might have met once as a stranger and walked away as a friend for life. She was adventurous and always put everyone else’s needs first. A smile that was so contagious that you had no choice but to smile. One of the strongest people you will ever meet. She will be so very missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her. Friends and family will gather for a Visitation: From 3pm-8pm Tuesday February 25, 2025 at Palos Gaidas Funeral, Home 11028 Southwest Hwy. Palos Hills, Illinois. Funeral Wednesday 9:00 a.m. prayers to St. Patricia Catholic Church for a 10:00 a.m. mass. Internment: Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers-Memorials may be made in Mary Ann’s name to The Cancer Society or your Favorite Charity. Arrangements have been entrusted to Debbie Zefran Jerry funeral director and friend.

Family and friends will gather for a visitation on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 3-8 p.m. Funeral Wednesday 9;00 a.m. prayers at the Palos Gaidas Funeral Home 11028 Southwest Highway, Palos Hills, Illinois to Saint Patricia Church, mass 10:00 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Justice, Illinois.