Mary Bryant

Mary "Jackie" Bryant, 72, of Park City, IL passed away on July 6, 2010 after a short brave battle with cancer. She was born and raised in Waukegan on September 15, 1937. As a military wife she lived in many places including Virginia, Washington, California, Hawaii, and Mississippi. Until this summer Jackie was employed at W.J. Murphy Elementary School in Round Lake, IL as a special education paraprofessional where she was dedicated to her students. She was an avid scrap booker, a late-blooming Cubs fan, and loved her cats Mitzi and Peaches. Above all else she was a proud loving mother, grandmother, and most recently a great-grandmother. Friends note that Jackie was a strong character with a heart of gold. She will be forever missed by her children Joan Rolbiecki, Patty Czapiewski, and Mike Bryant; her adored grandkids Megan Leicht, Charlotte and Laura Czapiewski; and her cherished great-granddaughter Aubrey Sunderland. Visitation will be held on Saturday, July 10th from 2:00 until 5:00 pm with a memorial service at 5:00 p.m. at the Congdon Funeral Home, 3012 Sheridan Rd. Zion, IL followed by a private interment for immediate family. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established in Jackie's name. Donations can be made to W.J. Murphy Elementary School, 220 Greenwood Street, Round Lake, IL 60073. Leap from ledges high and wild, speak with wisdom like a child