Mary Kraul (Callaghan)

Mary Elizabeth Callaghan, age 67, formerly of Western Springs, passed away peacefully on December 8th, 2022 after her courageous battle with glioblastoma. Devoted wife of 33 years to Michael Salvatore Callaghan; loving mother of Patrick Michael (Megan) and Kathryn Mary. Beloved sister of William (Dawn), Barbara Butts, Donald (Bonnie), Constance (Mark) Sanders and Therese (Carl) Jessen. Preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Joan (née Kautenburger) Kraul.

Mary graduated from Illinois State University, 1977 and earned an MBA from Loyola University. She was the Director of finance at Nazareth Academy for 24 years.

Mary enjoyed spending time with her family and her community. She was a docent at Brookfield Zoo and a finisher in the 2017 Chicago Marathon. Mary was an avid bicyclist, seamstress, world traveler, and nature photographer.

Visitation will be held 3-9pm on Friday, December 16th at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55th St, Countryside, IL 60525. Visitation will be held at 10-11am on Saturday, December 17th and Funeral Mass at 11am at St. John of the Cross, 5005 Wolf Road, Western Springs, IL 60558. Those unable to attend in person, can view the livestream at: https://www.facebook.com/sjcwesternsprings/live

The family asks that donations and memorials in Mary’s name be directed to: Sr. Constance Kraul Memorial, CSJ Scholarship at 1209 Ogden Ave, La Grange Park, IL 60526. Funeral information: 708-352-6500

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