Mary F. Frederick

Mary F. Frederick (nee Saltzman) was born the daughter of the late William and Osa (nee Daniels) Saltzman on April 10, 1931, at home in Whitesville, KY, the couple's seventh child and only daughter, which prompted Osa to accuse the doctor of lying when he said she had given birth to a girl. Mary departed this life peacefully in the comfort of her home in Channahon, IL at the age of 91, on January 11, 2023. She is survived by her daughter, Bonnie (Larry) Buckingham and son, Don (Pam) Frederick; granddaughters, Laurie Fronek (Roman Lemeshkov), Kara (Adam) Jakosz, Nessa (Dave) Hendriksen and granddaughter in law Rebecca (Mark) Fronek; great grandchildren, Adelynn, McKenna, Liberty, Pryce, Shay, Malachi, Maavin and Mordachi; many nieces and nephews and their families and long time friends, Pat Williamson and Margaret McLaughlin. Mary was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Raymond B."Bud" Frederick; her parents; her father and mother in law, Charles and Elizabeth (nee Gabrys) Frederick; six brothers, Blymer, Clifford, Earl, Harold, James and Tom and their wives and two grandsons, Matthew and Mark Fronek. As a child, Mary had few material possessions, but her family shared deep love, strong spiritual roots, a solid work ethic and a genuine appreciation for any opportunity to gather with loved ones, all values Mary held dear. At age 17, after her junior year at Minooka High School, she and Bud eloped and soon after built their own house, where she lived for the rest of her life. In her 50's she enrolled in a GED course and earned her diploma. Over her career, Mary worked in several businesses from the Montgomery Ward store in downtown Joliet to Reichhold Chemical's Morris location, from which she retired after 26 years. Mary's entire family loved and adored her, and she was devoted to her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, always there to support them in any way she could, helping with Scouts and Sunday School, taking them to dance lessons, serving on the PTA, attending softball games and school programs, helping them move, providing childcare and more. Never once did she decline when there was a need. She also skillfully shepherded the family's affairs alongside Bud, who was Deaf, serving as the couple's ears throughout their life together. Mary attended Channahon United Methodist Church and valued the spiritual care and fellowship she received there. Funeral Service for Mary F. Frederick will begin at 10:30 AM on Monday, January 16, 2023 at The Maple Funeral Home located at 24300 S. Ford Rd, Channahon. Interment Willard Grove Cemetery, Channahon. Visitation Sunday, January 15, 2023 from 2:00 to 6:00 PM. For information www.themaplefuneralhome.com

Mary F. Frederick

April 10, 1931 - January 11, 2023