Mary Ellen Kenney

Mary Ellen was a proud Irish woman who came to America in 1947. She was united in marriage to her husband, Raymond D. Kenney, in 1957, and the couple raised four beautiful children.

Mary was a loving mother and grandmother, and she will be remembered for her kindness, and her sharp wit and intelligence. She loved to travel, especially cruising and visiting with her family living in Ireland.

Mary is survived by her children, Raymond, Colleen (Gary Ledvora), John, and Brigid; grandchildren, Patrick, Kathleen, Brenna, Barrett, and Tim Ledvora; sisters, Kathleen Walshe, and Celia O'Malley; and sisters-in-law, Alice Barrett, and Nora Barrett. She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Raymond D. Kenney; brothers, Paddy, Walter, Sean, and Jimmy; sister, Bridie Lyons; and brothers-in-law, Martin Walshe, and Martin Lyons.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 820 Division St., Lisle, on Thursday, March 24, 2022 at 11am. Friends may greet the family from 10am until the time of service. Interment will be held at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, 20953 W Hoff Road, Elwood, on Thursday, March 24, 2022 at 1pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, https://www.stjude.org/donate/donate-to-st-jude.html.