Mary (Erickson) Wright

September 20, 1939 - January 8, 2014

Mary Agnes Wright nee Erickson, 74, of Beecher passed away Wednesday January 8th at Beecher Manor Nursing Home. Mary was born on September 20, 1939 in Chicago, IL the daughter of Carl and Dorothy Erickson. Mary was affectionately known as “Gummy by her beloved grandchildren. Mary is survived by her husband James, 3 sons James Wright Jr. of Chicago, IL, Scott (Sandra) Wright of Crystal Lake, IL, Lance Wright of Beecher, IL, 1 daughter Kelly (Chris) Greep of Crown Point, IN. Four sisters also survive, Ruth (John) Trudeau of Frankfort, IL, Bernice Bernier of Frankfort, IL, Theresa (Dennis) Mazzorana of Frankfort, IL and Geraldine Burke of Palos, IL. 8 grandchildren Mary, Billy, Joey, Ron, Jennie, Kayla, Kassie and Christian also survive Mary. Preceding in death are her sister Karleen, her husband Roy Shouse and another brother in law Donald Burke. Visitation will be held Sunday January 12th from 1:00 – 6:00 p.m. at Hack Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted Monday January 13th at 10:00 a.m. at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in Peotone, IL. Burial will be in Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, IL. Memorials may be directed To St. Jude or the American Stroke Foundation.