Mary J. Walton - 87
Flossmoor
Mary J. Walton nee Sullivan. Age 87. Longtime Flossmoor resident, born and raised in Grand Rapids, MI. Devoted daughter of the late Edith M. nee Smith and Dr. Monroe B. Sullivan, DDS. Sister of Thomas J. (Pam) Sullivan and the late Monroe B. (Fran) Sullivan. Aunt, cousin, and friend to many. Graduate of Mount Mercy Academy in Grand Rapids and Mercy College in Detroit, MI. After graduating with high honors, Mary entered the Sisters of Mercy until she left to pursue her desire to marry and raise a family. She soon married former spouse Nathaniel F. Walton, Clinton, Iowa. The couple settled in the south suburbs and their family grew quickly. By the time her eldest was in first grade, Mary already had six children; Edie (Tom) Dobrez, Anne (Bob) Skoronski, Ray (Deb) Walton, Tim (Amy) Walton, Mary Clare Walton, Maggie (Brent) Bachus. When she was 40, her seventh child, Jeanne (Barry) Nohalty, was born three weeks late and weighed in at 10 lbs! The busy mother took on the full-time position of Director of Religious Education at Infant Jesus of Prague (IJP), Flossmoor, and officially resumed her service to the church. During her tenure, she made a considerable impact on the IJP community. Working alongside the late Dee (Yeo) Adam and Nadine Garofalo, she led the religious education program with strong faith, grace, humor, and compassion. After 25 years of service, she retired to take up duties as head cheerleader for her pride and joy, her grandchildren; Becca, Caroline, Tommy, Elizabeth, Robbie, Peter, Rachel, Sarah, Jack, Addy, Edie, Josie, Jane, Evie, and Jenna. Family and friends will meet at Infant Jesus of Prague Church, 1131 Douglas, Flossmoor on Saturday, February 5, 2022, from 11:30 am until the time of Funeral Mass 12:30 pm. The family requests donations to Respond Now in Chicago Heights, IL (https://respondnow.org/donate-online) in lieu of flowers. Interment private. Info Panozzo Bros. Funeral Home, Chicago Heights 708-481-9230 and panozzobros.com
Jane Griffin
on 02/02/22
My condolences to all the Waltons. Your mother was so loving and kind. Her service to the community through religious education was exceptional. May her spirit live on. She is in God's hands now.
Burt Yeo
on 02/03/22
Keeping the whole family in our prayers as we fondly remember Mary. She was such positive force at IJP and throughout the whole community. She was a great friend to my mom and to our whole family. We are all much better off for the blessing she was in our lives.
Rosalind Henderson-Mustafa
on 02/03/22
Bill and D. Clancy
on 02/03/22
Your mom was a wonderful woman. We are so sorry for your loss.
Geri Biggs
on 02/03/22
My sincere sympathy to the Walton family. Mary was an vital part of the IJP Religious education program. Mary assisted the late Aiicia Lee and myself in preparing our second grade students for First Reconciliation and First Communion. Mary blended our IJP second graders with the religious education students into one family. Her Catholic ideals influenced the teachers, parents, and students. We were all blessed to have Mary as a role model.
Julie Venditti
on 02/04/22
Edie and family so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother.
I have very fond memories of Mary from years ago when our young family
were members of the Infant Jesus Parish.
Mary always took time to stop and show how much she cared and make you
feel special and comforted in stressful times.
We were all blessed to know her.
joe darguzas
on 02/04/22
Mary Walton: A great person who was and still is an inspiration to me and to many others. Her leadership and positive affects on the Infant Jesus of Prague Parish Community – and especially the Children’s Religious Education – will live on for years. So many people benefited from her kindness. We all can still learn from her example.
Her God is with her as she continues her wonderful and exciting journey of Faith and of Love.
Eternal Rest grant unto O Lord, and let Perpetual Light shine upon her, and may her Soul and the souls of all the Faithfully Departed rest in Peace. Amen
May Wisdom and her Grace comfort her family now and always.
Tom Cooper
on 02/05/22
I would like to send my condolences to the Walton family, Mrs Walton was a very nice person who had a heart of gold. May she rest in peace
Michael and Cindy Zervas
on 02/06/22
Lots of love to you Tom, Edie and family for the loss of your mom/grandma! May Gods peace and Holy Spirit comfort you all during this most sad time
Fern Moran
on 02/06/22
Mary Walton was an inspiration to those who had the opportunity to work with her at IJP as a teacher in the Religious Education program. She was a lovely person and I was one of the fortunate people to have known her and benefited from her kindness and caring.
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