Mary Alice Bjornson

       Mary Alice Bjornson, age 70 of Crystal Lake passed away January 10, 2020.  She was born August 7, 1949 in Chicago, the daughter of Albert A. and Alice C. (Courey) Hellebuyck, they precede her in death.

      Mary is survived by her loving husband of 46 years Odin Bjornson, her brother Albert Hellebuyck, her brothers-in-law Joseph (Celeste) Bjornson, Mark (Georgeann) Bjornson, Anthony (Maureen) Bjornson, her sister-in-law Kathy Bjornson Leburkien, her nieces:  Jennifer (Scott) Hemphill, Kaitlyn (Justin) Hart, Erin (Andrew) Maas, Kristin Bjornson, Melissa (Joe) Sershon, Jackeline Bjornson, her nephews Eric (Kelly), Keith (Katie Spears)  and Kyle (Kati).  She was a great aunt to:  Peyton, Ryan, Tyler, Kyle, Tristan, Clayton (C.J.), Ben, Jane, Leah, Elise, Owen, Cyrus, Logan and Austin as well as her adopted aunt Shirley Ciombor Harlev (nee Holm).

       Mary grew up in Streamwood and attended Elgin Larkin High School.  During the summer she was a lifeguard at the Dolphin Fun Center in Streamwood.  She graduated from Northern Illinois University with a B.S. in Psychology.  She retired in 2004 after a 35 year career at The Northern Trust.  Mary enjoyed gardening, traveling, swimming, fine clothes and managing a task or project.  Mary and her smile will be missed by her family and friends.

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