Mary L. Lowery

(Nee McCabe)

Age 97, late of Lockport passed away peacefully at home in her sleep on Friday, October 15, 2021. She was a descendant of a respected Lockport pioneer family. Her grandfather, William S. Myers -Attorney at Law , came to Lockport in May of 1841. One of his business ventures was the company that became Cook's Champagne, still in business today. Her father, the late William R. McCabe, served as Mayor of Lockport, State's Attorney for Will County, and Representative in the House of Representative for this area. He was also the Owner and Publisher of the Spectator, a weekly newspaper Located in Joliet. Mary successfully ran the newspaper for many years, following the tradition that her father had established of giving the public the truth and holding politicians to the idea that they are servants of the people when elected to office. She learned early that the greatest wisdom one could know was simple kindness.

Preceded in death by her late husband, Richard F. Lowery (2006); an infant daughter, Maureen (1953), a son, John Timothy Lowery (2015); great grandson, Aaron Meader (2019); her parents, William R. McCabe and Ada M. (Myers) McCabe; in-laws, Raymond Fenton and Bernice Fenton; four older sisters, Elizabeth (Art) Atkinson, Marge (John) McGinnis, Jean Oliver Skoff, and Ruth (Richard) Ward.

Survived by her son, James R. Lowery, daughter, Mary Elizabeth (Henry) Meader; grandchildren, Amy Elizabeth (Dennis) Stahl, Paul C. (Andrea) Meader, Lauren N. (Jeffrey) Duncan and Samantha M. (Steven) Reese; she is also survived by great-grandchildren, Lucille, and Benjamin Stahl, Daniel Kuehl, Patton and Savannah Reese, Bryce and Shae Duncan; step grandchildren, Vayla Reese, Samantha and Faustino Munoz and several nieces and nephews.

The family wishes to extend their sincere appreciation to Lightways Hospice of Joliet, and all friends and neighbors who assisted in her care. We are grateful for all your help in caring for her in her time of need.

Cremation Rites have been respectfully addressed.

Inurnment will be held at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery 20953 W. Hoff Rd, Elwood, IL 60421 Monday, October 25, 2021 at 11:00am. Everyone will meet at the cemetery at 10:45am for committal service for Mary L. Lowery and Richard F. Lowery.

Family and friends can sign the online guestbook at www.oneilfuneralhome.com