Mary Pappas, nee Houvouras, beloved wife and best friend for 40 years of Diamond Pappas; cherished and adored mother of Victoria (Robert) Hallock and George (Stephanie) Pappas; loving and doting grandmother of Alexander, Grant and Mario; dear aunt of many nieces and nephews; fond friend of many; devoted daughter of Christina and the late Peter Houvouras; dear sister of Leutheria Christopher and the late Michael Houvouras and Florence Licht. She was a magnificent woman whose talents and grace were matched only by her generosity and strength. To those who knew her, she will be profoundly missed and remembered dearly. Visitation Wednesday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, 6150 N. Cicero Ave. Family and friends will meet Thursday morning at St. Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church, 7373 W. Caldwell Ave., Niles, IL 60714 for Funeral Service at 10 a.m. Interment Elmwood Cemetery. Arrangements by John G. Adinamis Funeral Director, Ltd. 773-736-3833.
