Mary Louise Kirchberg

Mary Louise Kirchberg (nee Katalinich) age 100, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, with family by her side at JourneyCare Hospice in Barrington, Illinois.

Born April 23, 1925, Mary lived a long and wonderful life, cherished by all who knew her as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Mary was married to the love of her life, the late Richard D. Kirchberg for an incredible 70 years. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends leaving behind a legacy of love, warm hugs and gracious generosity that will stay with us forever.

Mary is survived by her three children: John (Deborah) Kirchberg, Robin (Daniel) Hanson, Melissa (Kenneth) Kaufman; grandmother of Richard (Allie) Kaufman, Morgan (Peter) Trinh, Olivia Hanson, Kimberly (Ryan) Johnson and Ryne Kirchberg; great-grandmother of Zachery, Jacob, Haley, Evangeline, Kingston, Haven, Halston, and Grayson.

Details regarding a celebration of Mary’s life will be shared at a future date.

Arrangements entrusted to Chicagoland Cremation Options of Schiller Park, IL