Mary Ellen Mulka

April 28, 1924 - October 7, 2013

Mary Ellen Mulka nee Bennett, age 89, a resident of Chicago Heights for over 50 years, passed away on October 7, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Chester. Loving mother of Elizabeth Sue (Dr. John) Parker of Huntington, West Virginia and the late Jamie Katherine (John) Freberg of Homewood. Cherished grandmother of Benjamin (Christine) Parker of Chattanooga, Tennessee, Daniel Freberg of Homewood, Sarah (Gary) Rubio of Elgin and Craig Allan (Brandy) Freberg of Homewood. Proud great grandmother of Garrett, Brianna, Warren, Gabriel and Craig Jr. Fond sister of the late James Bennett. Mary Ellen was a graduate of North Central College in Naperville. She taught physical education at the public schools in Peoria at both the elementary and high school level until 1952 and she also taught at Washington Junior High School in Chicago Heights from 1965-1966. Mary Ellen had been a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Chicago Heights since 1958. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Presbyterian Women at the First Presbyterian Church in Chicago Heights. A graveside committal service will be held on Thursday, October 10, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at the Presbyterian Cemetery at 21st & Chicago Road, Chicago Heights. A memorial service will take place on Saturday, October 12, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 900 Thomas Street, Chicago Heights. Arrangements made by Heartland Memorial Center. For info or to sign the guestbook (708) 444-2266 or heartlandmemorial.com