Mary Serb, 57, died peacefully Dec. 10, surrounded by her parents, Thomas and Ann Toland Serb; her siblings Tom Jr. (Marge) Serb, Ann (Hector) Gonzalez, Joe (Lt., CPD-Ret.) (Marli) Serb, Rob (Diana) Serb, Steve (Lt., CFD) (Susan) Serb, Chris (Lt., CFD) (Emily) Serb, Bill (Dr. Cheryl) Serb, and many of her nephews and nieces: Tom III and Charlie Serb; Erin and Kaitlin Higgins; Gigi Gonzalez and Erica (Mark) Kucera; Krysti (fiancé Ehren Scheib), Peter (Rachel), Andrew (Kristen), and Meave Serb; Scott Peters and Michael and Catherine Serb; Eamonn and Elizabeth Serb; Helen and Maggie Serb; and Ben, Maria, Tim and Adam Serb. Mary was preceded in death by her infant siblings Michael, Gerard, and Catherine. Mary was a teacher and a tennis player who loved singing, music, and most of all Christmas. She was a graduate of St. Jerome, Good Counsel, and St. Mary’s College, Winona, MN. Visitation Wed., Dec. 13, 3 to 9 p.m. at Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, 6150 N. Cicero Ave., Chicago; Family and friends to meet for Mass Thurs., Dec. 14, 11:00 a.m. at St. Jerome Church, 1709 W. Lunt Ave., Chicago; Interment All Saints Cemetery. In tribute to Mary’s favorite color and love for her Irish heritage, the family asks that everyone wear something green. Donations are welcome for The Women’s Center, 5116 N. Cicero Ave., Chicago, IL 60646 where Mary was a volunteer for many years. Info 773-736-3833 or www.smithcorcoran.com. Published in a Chicago Tribune Media Group Publication on Dec. 12, 2017. http://www.legacy.com/guestbooks/chicagotribune/mary-serb-condolences/187500423?cid=full.
Retired Lt. Nolon Hawkins Sr.