Mary Ellen Kaericher

Mary Ellen Kaericher nee Slunaker, age 84, of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully Saturday, April 26, 2025. Beloved mother of Gene A. (Marianne) Kaericher, Gerald L. Kaericher and Vicky (Robert) Pigman. Cherished grandmother of 10 grandchildren and great-grandmother of 8 great-grandchildren. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband Gene D. Kaericher, her daughter Debra Rae Kaericher, her granddaughter Bobbie Batts-Kaericher and her 4 brothers and 1 sister. Mary will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Funeral Services and Interment to be held privately. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Smits – Steger Memorial Chapel 3045 Chicago Rd., Steger, Illinois 60475. For more information, please call 708-755-6100 or visit our online obituary and guestbook at www.SMITSFH.com