"Our sympathy to the families of Mary Tebbit. We live in Yorkville, and have fond memories of Walt & Mary since Walt drove the bus for our daughter,Wendy's,bus trips at school.(Mary came along too at times) We miss Walt (her favorite bus driver), and now Mary. What a special lady...with a great smile."
In loving memory of
Mary Elizabeth Tebbit
September 4, 1926 - January 25, 2012
MARY E. TEBBIT
Mrs. Mary Tebbit, of Lincoln Blvd., in Port Washington, formerly of Yorkville, IL, passed away at her residence while surrounded by her family on Wednesday evening, January 25, 2012. She was 85 years old. Mary was born in Aurora, IL on September 4, 1926, one of four daughters born to Clarence and Sabina Kline Stilwell. She graduated from East Aurora High School with the Class of 1945. On February 14, 1947 she was united in marriage with Walter I. Tebbit, Jr. at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora, IL. The couple settled in Aurora and later moved to Yorkville, IL in 1972. In 2003 they moved to Port Washington to be closer to their family. Walter preceded Mary in death in 2005. Mrs. Tebbit is a member at Grand Ave. United Methodist Church in Port Washington and a former member at Millbrook United Methodist Church in Millbrook, IL. In her younger days, Mary was fond of bowling and golf. She was an avid reader and enjoyed doing volunteer work through the Kendall County Extension Group. Mrs. Tebbit was frequently seen walking her grand-dog, Buttons, around the Port Washington Marina and Upper Lake Park. Above all, her family was most important to her and she loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mary is survived by her two children, Dr. Guy (Jean) Tebbit of Greensboro, NC and Sandy (Mark) Grams of Port Washington. She is further survived by four grandchildren: Dr. Christopher (Katie) Tebbit of Charlotte, NC, Sarah Tebbit of Durham, NC, Melissa (Aaron)White of Port Washington and Matthew Grams of Wauwatosa, three Great Grandchildren: Charles Smith and Elizabeth Tebbit of Charlotte, NC and Sydney White of Port Washington, other relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by her husband and three sisters: Emily Sickler, Hazel Amuny and Marjorie Stilwell. Graveside services will be held at Riverside Cemetery in Montgomery, IL at 12 noon on Saturday, February 4, 2012. Memorials are suggested to the Children's Oncology Group for the National Wilms Tumor Study Group (4600 East West Highway, Suite 600, Bethesda, MD 20814) or at www.childrensoncologygroup.org
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"Who ever said that you can't pick your family? Well, who ever they were, the were wrong. Aunt Mary came into my life about 10 years ago, even though I had been a part of the extended family prior to that for 20 years. Mary became MY family, MY Aunt then. I truly enjoyed spending time with her. She was a warm and very loving lady - and what wit! She had been in my life when I had lost my best friend to a brain tumor. Aunt Mary had great insight to the changes that were happening due to that loss and the changes to my life that would soon follow. Aunt Mary had such a joyful spirit. She had a great love for her family. I will miss her so much."
"Our sympathy to the families of Mary Tebbit. Mary and Walt were friends and next door neighbors in Fox Lawn and were missed very much."
"Hi Guy and Jean I am so sorry to hear of your Mother's death. I know you will miss her very much. Try to remember all the good times and how much she loved her family. Regards Janice"
"Who ever said that you can?t pick your family? Whoever they were, well, they were wrong. Aunt Mary came into my life about 10 years ago even though I had been a part of the family (by marriage) prior to that for 20 years. Mary Tebbit became MY family, MY aunt then. I truly enjoyed spending time with her. She was a warm and very loving lady ? and what wit! She had been in my life when I had lost my best friend to a brain tumor. Aunt Mary had great insight to the changes that were happening due to that lost and the changes to my life that would soon follow. Aunt Mary always had such a joyful spirit. She had great love for her family that showed through her joy when you were with her. Andy & I will surely miss her."
"Because I have no address for the family, I'm taking this way to express sincere sympathy to you in the loss of your loved one. Your mother and Dad (Walt and Mary) attended the Millbrook Methodist Church while I was playing the organ for church services. Always tried to be patriotic to support your father's (Walt) pride in the U.S.A. as a Vet, too. Always truly enjoyed your mother (Mary) at our faithful Ladies Aid meetings -- which are fewer and fewer now. She "graced" our fellowship in a very warm and loyal way. Really missed them when they moved away, but understood the reasons. May God walk with all of you during this sad and lonely time, and give you hope and promise for days ahead. GOD BLESS A Former Millbrook friend, Elizabeth Johnson"
"I remember the day that my parents told me that i was named after great cousin guy. And the times that my Mother (sonja) and my father (ralph/ snook) used to take me for visits to see you all and i best remember also the days of Grandpa and Grandma Stillwell it sure was alot of fun to go see Grandpa and play with the pigeons at his house in Oswego so to you Guy and Sandy sorry for your loss. I will see you at the gravesite ceremonys"
"We are so sorry to hear of Mary's passing. She and Walt were neighbors of our's in Fox Lawn, Yorkville when Kenny & I were first married. They would come to "Little Joe's" in downtown Yorkville every Friday evening for fish and your Dad & I would always exchange a funny joke or two. They also would visit my brother Joe at Bristol Tap for a burger once in a while.. We will miss them both.. Our love to your entire family."
"Mrs. Tebbit was always so kind and friendly to all of Guy and Sandy's friend, making you feel welcome as soon as you walked into their home. Mary was always interested in everything her children were involved and always the love of Walt's life. She will be missed."