Mary Grewe, 91, Brownsburg IN, formerly of Crystal Lake, IL, died May 19, 2018 at Hoosier Village Retirement Community in Zionsville. Born January 21, 1927 in Delphos, Ohio, Mary is preceded in death by her parents, John and Ida Falter, her husband of 40 years, Dr. John B. Grewe. her brother Richard Falter, and brother Fr. John Falter, a retired missionary priest.
Mary married Dr. J. B. (“Doc”) Grewe in 1948. The two moved to Winnetka, IL where she opened a dress shop, & “Doc” opened his first optometric office. Years later they relocated Doc’s practice to Crystal Lake, IL, and Mary worked for Home State Bank. They became first-time parents in 1964 – which is also when Mary changed careers to be a stay-at-home Mom. The Grewe’s were 30+ year members of Crystal Lake’s St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church. Mary later became a member of St. Malachy Catholic Church in Brownsburg.
Mary is survived by her children John J. (Sue) Grewe of Wonder Lake, IL, and daughter Shari (Walt) O’Riley of Brownsburg, IN, four loving grandchildren, and one great grandchild. Mary also has five siblings: Helen Rahrig, Dorothy Sterling, Vera (Barry) Stokes, Joe (Annette) Falter, Ron (Ruth) Falter and a number of nieces and nephews across the country. Friends and family remember Mary as “sweet, gentle, fun-loving & witty.” She was well-known for her creative personalized greeting cards, but even more so as an incredible dance partner, as she & husband “Doc” loved to dance.
Visitation will be held at Querhammer & Flagg Funeral Home, 500 W. Terra Cotta Ave., Crystal Lake on Wednesday, May 23, 2018 from 9:30 a.m. until time of Funeral Prayers at 10:30 a.m. Procession to follow to St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 451 W Terra Cotta Ave, for the Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. Friends and relatives may visit www.QuerhammerandFlagg.com to leave a memorial message and extend condolences to the family.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the National MS (Multiple Sclerosis) Society, Greater Illinois Chapter, 525 West Monroe Street, Suite 1510, Chicago, IL 60661. For information call the Funeral Home at (815) 459-1760.
