Mary Zurlis-Lally, one of the toughest women you’ll ever meet, passed away.
She was the beloved wife of John, devoted daughter of Marijona and Louis, and sister of Casimir (Lucy), Anthony (Diane), and Michael. She was a constant companion to George and Henry and her daughter Kate.
As children, Mary, her brothers and her lifelong best friends, Sally N. and Donna G., ran across the prairies in search of adventures. After a catastrophic stroke, Mary worked hard to regain her ability to walk with the help of her devoted physical therapist, Alonzo.
Mary’s found family was instrumental in helping her navigate the challenges of post-stroke life, especially Rosa P., Laima, Cynthia P., Claudia S., Angel M., John and Mary Louise K., Mary S. T., Diane P., Debbie D., Jennifer S., Julie T., Lorraine P., Dennis M., Cathy V., Ramona T., Karl and Lore B., and Mary Anne and Frank D.
Mary is now reunited with her beloved dead to explore the prairies of eternity.
Funeral Visitation: Wednesday, June 17, 2026, 10 a.m. until time of Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. at Nativity BVM Church, 6812 S. Washtenaw Ave., Chicago.
Interment: St. Casimir Lithuanian Cemetery.