Mary V. Benard

Mary V. Benard, nee Barrack, age 94, of Sauk Village, IL, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 8, 2020.  Beloved wife of the late Ralph A. Benard.  Loving mother of the late Paul T. (Susan) Ziobro, Anthony J. (Linda) Ziobro, the late Edward M. (Irene) Ziobro, Vivian M. (Michael) Michalski, Veronica (Michael) Wrobel, and Gary D. (Moira) Benard.  Cherished grandmother of 20 grandchildren and 41 great-grandchildren.  Kind aunt to many nephews and nieces.  Preceded in death by one grandchild.  Mary was loved by many and will be dearly missed.

Visitation Wednesday, September 9, 2020 from 3:00 p.m. until time of the funeral service at 7:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Home, 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane, Dyer, IN.  Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery – Elwood, IL.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the Alzheimer's Association or the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation.  For further information, please contact Smits Funeral Home at 219-322-7300 or visit our online guestbook and obituary at www.SMITSFH.com