Mildred Renn, 95

Services Dec. 10

Mildred Catherine Mares Renn, of Elmhurst, passed away on November 18, 2022 at the age of 95 at Symphony of Tiller’s in Oswego with family at her side. She was born on October 7, 1972, the daughter of John and Katherine Mares in Chicago.  She graduated from Harrison High School in Chicago.  Mildred was united in marriage on May 24, 1952, to Raymond Renn, the love of her life, and they spent the next 57 years happily together until his passing on June 2, 2009.  She worked as a timekeeper at GTE in Northlake for 26 years until she retired. She belonged to the Elmhurst Evening Women’s Club, Homemakers of DuPage County, Visitation Catholic Church Seniors Club.  She enjoyed reading, visiting with her many friends, going to plays, jazz concerts and was a caretaker to many. Mildred was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and aunt who will be missed by her family and friends.

Mildred is survived by her daughter Karen (Mark) Craig of Montgomery, IL, and son Mark (Roxann) Renn of Des Plaines; her grandchildren, David (Rachel Johnson) Craig, Christina (Kevin) Franks and Ryan Renn; her great grandchildren, Drew, Tyler and Logan Craig, Alex and Riley Johnson and Harley and Savanna Franks; her sister-in-law, Nana Renn; her nephew, David (Ofelia) Walker; and many nieces and nephews.  A special thanks to all her many loving neighbors who looked out for her over the years.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Renn; her parents, John and Katherine Mares; and her sister, Janet Walker.

A Memorial Visitation will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 10 at Elmhurst Community Funeral Home – The Ahlgrim Chapel, 567 S. Spring Rd., followed by a Memorial Service at 11 a.m. at the funeral home.

Donations may be made in memory of Mildred Renn to Easterseals, 141 W. Jackson Blvd, Suite 1400A, Chicago, IL 60604 or www.easterseals.com, or to St. Joseph’s Indian School in Chamberlain, SD, 1301 N. Main St. Chamberlain, SD 57325. For info, (630) 834-3515 or www.elmhurstfh.com