Mary was born on September 7, 1921 in Yonkers, NY, growing up in Brooklyn, NY. She served as a combat nurse during WWII on the frontlines. She spent her whole life serving and caring for others.
She is preceded in death by her brother, Andrew Chernak, NY; sister Anne Cilurzo, NJ; and daughter Mary Jane Cook, Topeka, KS.
Mary is survived by her son, John Martin and daughter Katie Martin Adams and son-in-law Bruce Adams, all of Omaha, NE. Mary has 5 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.
Services will be private with a celebration of life to be held at a later date.
Memorials received will be divided among Mary’s favorite charities.