Obituary of Mary Honiotes

Mary G. Honiotes (nee Griparis) Age 89. Passed away Thursday, July 24, 2014 at Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center with her loving family by her side. Born in Joliet to the Late George and Angeline (Policandriotes) Griparis, she was a lifelong resident. A charter member of All Saints Greek Orthodox Church, serving her church as a Sunday school teacher and member of the choir. Charter member of the Daughter's of Penelope and the Philoptochos Society. Lifetime member of Pershing School PTA and St. Joseph Hospital Auxiliary primarily serving in the gift shop. Founding advocate of Joliet Area Community Hospice where she was recognized for all her efforts in 2011. Preceded in death by her husband, Pete J. Honiotes; son, John P. Honiotes; her parents and one sister, Sophie Kontos. Survived by her three daughters, Gail (Jerry) Austin, Lainie (Archie) Jenkins and Barbara Honiotes; three sons, George (Dene't), Jim (Mary Jo) and Pete (Sally) Honiotes; 21 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Mimi Howland, Penny Obren and Helen Chioles; three brothers, Andrew, Jim (Carol) and John "Jack" (Judy) Griparis; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral Services for Mary G. Honiotes will be held Thursday, July 31, 2014 10:15 a.m. from the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black at Essington Rds., Joliet to All Saints Greek Orthodox Church for services at 11:00 a.m. Interment Woodlawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials in her name to Joliet Area Community Hospice would be appreciated. Visitation Wednesday, 2-8 p.m. with Trisagion Services at 6:00 p.m. at the funeral home. For information: 815-741-5500 or www.fredcdames.com