Mary Anna Hinman (née Buretz), age 99, a devoted Catholic and US Navy Veteran of Bensenville, IL; formerly of Countryside, IL and Ocala, FL. Beloved wife of the late David Daniel Hinman for a wonderful 68 years together; loving mother of Karan (David) Powell, Paul (Janice) Hinman, and David (Debbie) Hinman; devoted grandmother of nine; endeared great-grandmother of nine; fond sister of Steve (Lena) Buretz, the late Matthew (the late Violet) Buretz, the late John (Sophie) Boritz, the late Henry (the late Loretta) Buretz, the late George (Kaye) Buretz, & the late Elizabeth (the late Leonard) Travnicek; preceded in death by loving parents, George & Mary Buretz, immigrants from Yugoslavia (now Croatia); also preceded in death by cherished granddaughter Meloni; aunt, sister-in-law, cousin, & friend of many.

Mary proudly served our country in the U.S. Navy for many years. During her time in the service at Pearl Harbor, she met her husband David. She has continued her commitment to living a life of service and faith by participating in WAVES, the VFW, the Catholic communities where she has lived, Women of the Moose, The Women’s Memorial, & Legion Post 0888, among others. She devoted many years of work as a home typist and later as a data keypunch operator for CECO Corporation, in addition to being a loving wife and mother. Mary was a caregiver by nature for whom the love of family and friends was of most importance in her life.  She is remembered for the ways she recognized and celebrated special moments for family members throughout their lives.  She was kind and good, and generous of heart.

Memorial visitation 4 to 9 p.m. on Friday, June 11 at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55th St., Countryside. Family & friends to gather on Saturday, June 12, directly at St. Cletus Church, 600 W. 55th St., LaGrange for 10 a.m. Memorial Mass. All those planning to attend must register for Mass at https://www.signupgenius.com/tabs/23676d90ea0c3e5c71-funerals. Entombment Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Mary’s name to the Priests of the Sacred Heart (https://poshusa.org/) or The Residential Hospice Foundation (https://www.residentialhealthcaregroup.com/services/hospice/give-back/), or St. Francis University Mary A. Hinman Scholarship Fund (www.francis.edu/makeagift) are appreciated. Funeral information: (708) 352-6500