Mary Jane Poppenga, 82, of Huntley died peacefully, September 16, 2018
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday at 10:00am at St. Mary Catholic Church, 10307 Dundee Road, Huntley. Visitation will be on Thursday from 4:00 to 8:00pm at DeFiore Funeral Home, 10763 Dundee Road, Huntley. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to Grafton Township Food Pantry- 11481 Allison Court, Huntley, Illinois 60142.
Mary Jane was born July 12, 1936 the daughter of Joseph and Florence Keller. On November 16, 1957 she married the love of her life Robert W. Poppenga. In 2001 she and Bob moved to Sun City where she was very active. She enjoyed Bingo, Bocce, and Bunco. Mary Jane enjoyed volunteering with Grafton Food Pantry, St. Mary Funeral Lunches as well as the prayer shawl ministry. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and dear friend who will be missed by all who knew her.
Mary Jane is survived by her 6 daughters, Susan (Tony) Carbone, Kathy (Gio) Milano, Linda (Gerry) Dudziak, Gail (Greg) Till, Margie (Art) Stephens and Mary (Gary) Brunke. She was the loving grandmother of 13, Joseph (Mollie) Jessica (Justin), Angela (Dennis), Michael (Jessica), Bryan, Johnny (Katie), Kristin (Eric), Kevin (Lisa), Brianna(Steve), Mitchell, Emily, Robert and Lee and also survived by 18 great grandchildren.
Mary Jane was proceeded in death by her parents, and by her beloved husband, Bob and by her brother Joe Keller and her sister, Patricia Thompson.
For further information please call the funeral home at 847-515-8772 or on-line condolences may be directed to www.defiorefuneral.com
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We were so sad to hear about Mary Jane. We have only been neighbors for a little over a year but know how much she enjoyed her home and her girls. I don't know if you remember, but I ran into all of you when we were doing the breast cancer walk last year. She seemed so happy to have all of you with her. Please know that we are sending love and sympathy to your entire family. We'll miss Mary Jane.
What a loss to all of Mary Jane's family and friends. She sang wonderful bass with Country Chords' Sweet Adelines Chorus for many years. She was a friend to everyone and much loved. Mary Jane sang bass with not only the chorus but also with Double Your Pleasure (double quartet) for performances to benefit the chorus. She will be missed by all of us. We love you Mary Jane.
Hi Mom, I can't put into words how much I love you and will miss you. God is lucky to have you also.
We will surely miss our dear friend. Praying you’ll all find comfort knowing your Mom & Dad are together again - probably fishing on Leach Lake.
Prayers for the family of a wonderful woman!!! Always a smile and such a pleasant kind woman!!!
May you Rest In Peace Mary Jane you will be greatly missed! I have enjoyed having you as my client and I loved all of your stories about your kids! I’m so glad that you are no longer in pain but will miss you so! Sending all my love to you and your kids! Rest In Peace sweet lady.....
Just found out that we lost you! You were a kind friend and I will miss you! I'm glad that you are once again with your dear husband! Your family will miss you but they know that you're in God's hands, singing your heart out! Rest in peace!