Mary Supik died on February 1, 2021, at the age of 94, just five days short of her 95th birthday. She died peacefully at home surrounded by her family.

Mary was born in Chicago on February 6, 1926. As a child and a teen, she was an exceptional student and a talented clarinet player. When she was a young adult, the family moved to San Antonio Texas where she met her beloved husband Don. As an Air Force family, their love story spanned over 61 years across the United States and to Japan and Germany as well. Throughout her life Mary continued her love of learning. She grew to be an exceptional cook, a lover of travel, a talented artist and an avid gardener.

Mary is survived by her children: son Don and his wife Martha, son Larry and his wife Kathie, son Bob and his wife Joanie and daughter Mary; her grandchildren Roxanne, Jessica, Chris, Joseph and her great grandchildren Lily Mae and Hunter. She joins in death her husband Don; her parents Lawrence and Mary and her sister Theresa.

Mary will be cremated and a funeral mass will be held at Saint Stephens, Martyr. At a later date Mary and Don will both be laid to rest at Arlington cemetery. In lieu of flowers, gifts or meals, the family asks that you make a donation to Saint Jude‘s Children’s Hospital in Mary’s name.