Mary P. Firchau nee Perruso, age 81, late of Dyer, IN formerly of South Holland, IL, passed away Wednesday, July 14, 2010. Loving wife of Leo A. Firchau. Devoted mother of Kerry (Jim) Wright, Leo E. Firchau and Jodi Firchau. Proud glama honey of Joshua, Lauren (Scott) Osborn, Jenna and Julia Wright, Bryanna, Alexandra and Cassandra Firchau; great-glam of Elliana Osborn. Dear sister of Robert Perruso and the late Lorraine Perruso. Kind aunt of several nieces and nephews. Dearest daughter of the late Emilio and Elvira nee Sessa Perruso. Visitation Sunday, July 18, 2010 from 3:00 " 9:00 p.m. Funeral service Monday, July 19, 2010 - 10:30 a.m. from the Smits, DeYoung- Vroegh Funeral Home James E. Janusz- Director 649 E. 162nd St. (Rt.6/159th St.) South Holland, IL 60473. Interment Concordia Cemetery " Hammond, IN. Memorial contributions to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital (501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105) appreciated.