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Mary White Obituary
Dec 28, 1956 - May 1, 2025
Norwalk
Mary J. (Szymanski) White, 68, of Norwalk, passed away Thursday, May 1, 2025, with her husband holding her hand. She was born December 28, 1956, in Wayne, Michigan, to the late Walter and Frances (Marszalek) Szymanski. She grew up in Roseville, Michigan, before later moving to Norwalk.
Mary loved her family and cherished time with her grandchildren. She enjoyed sewing, cats, shopping, camping, and thrifting. She was a cook at St. Mary's School while her children were there and was a member of St. Mary Mother of the Redeemer Catholic Church, where she was also in the church choir. She taught at La Leche League International and consulted for them as well.
Mary is survived by her husband of 47 years, Gerald White; daughter, Jessica (Phillip George) White of San Antonio, Texas; sons, Christopher (Joy) White of Dardenne Prairie, Missouri, and Joshua (Mallory) White of Norwalk; grandchildren, Kaylee, Daniel, Chloe, and Damien White; and brothers, John Szymanski of Milan, and Frank and Walter Szymanski both of Scottsdale, Arizona.
Visitation for Mary will be from 3-5 p.m. Sunday, May 11, 2025, at Walker-Eastman-Heydinger Funeral Home, 98 W. Main St., Norwalk. Funeral Mass will begin at 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 12, 2025, at St. Mary Mother of the Redeemer Catholic Church, 38 W. League St., Norwalk, with Fr. Valerian Larawa conducting services.
Memorial contribu-tions may be directed to La Leche League International (https://llli.org/).
Online expressions of sympathy to the family may be made by visiting www.walkereastmanheydingerfh.com
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Sally cummings
May 27, 2025
I just seen this so sorry about Mary. My thoughts are with all you love Sally.
Jay galloway
May 12, 2025
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Jay and pat galloway
May 10, 2025
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Anne Daugherty
May 8, 2025
Mary was a beautiful lady. She had a heart of gold. She was one of the first people at my house when Jim died. I will always remember KMart blue light specials. Thank you for sharing her with me. I am very blessed to have had you all in my life. I love you all.
Rosa Herner
May 7, 2025
To the Family, You have my deepest condolences for the loss of such a wonderful person.
Mary Niedzwiecki
May 7, 2025
Gerry, Josh and family,
My deepest sympathy to you and family. I can remember all so many years ago that our children (Danny) were such great friends while going through school. Mary will be missed by many. A wonderful mom and friend. I´m sure she is heaven looking down on us all.
God bless
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