Mary Ann Hovorka 74, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away on September 1, 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents Stanley and Sophie and her sister Lorraine. Mary Ann was born in Chicago, Illinois and moved to Phoenix in 1975 with her beloved husband of 56 years, Donald F., loving mother of Donald M., Theresa, M. and Marlene M., loving sister of Dorothy J. (Ronald), sister-in-law of James C. (June) and Jeanette, aunt of many nieces and nephews. Mary Ann was well loved by many people and will be missd dearly. For any who can attend, a mass will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 11001 N. 40th Street Phoenix, on Wednesday, September 7 at 10:00 a.m. followed by burial at the National Memorial Cemetery, 23029 N. Cave Creek Road, Phoenix. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be sent to Catholic Charities, 11518 E. Apache Trail, Unit 114, Apache Junction 85220. Please visit www.shadowmountainmortuary, to leave a tribute in the guest book for the family.