ILLIG- Mary J. (nee Gucwa). July 19, 2023. Longtime resident of East Aurora and reading specialist of the Iroquois Central School District. Beloved wife of the late Frank J.; loving mother of Karen Illig; adored grandmother of Lauren and Anna Whistler; dearest sister of William (Jan) Gucwa and Ceil (late Samuel) LaScala and predeceased by Jane (Lawrence) Hughes and Chris Middler; survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call on Tuesday 4-7 PM at WOOD FUNERAL HOME, 784 Main St., East Aurora. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday 11 AM at Immaculate Conception RC Church, 520 Oakwood Ave., East Aurora. Please assemble at church. Online condolences may be shared at www.woodfh.com