Mary Ann Maro, age 78, a resident of Des Plaines, Illinois for 50 years passed away December 26, 2021. Loving dog-mom to Pebbles, Nikki, and Sophie. Beloved sister of Marie Maro. Mary Ann was born August 6, 1943 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Arthur and the late Marie (nee Komperda) Maro. She worked as a crossing guard for the city of Des Plaines for 15 years. Memorial services will be held Saturday, August 27, 2022 starting with visitation at 9:00 am until time of Mass at 10:00 am, at Holy Cross Church, 724 Elder Ln., Deerfield, Illinois. In lieu of flowers, the family of Mary Ann ask that you make a donation to the Buddy Foundation, 65 W. Seegers Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60005, https://www.thebuddyfoundation.org/donate/ . Funeral care provided by G.L. Hills Funeral Home and Cremation Center. For information, please call 847-699-9003 or visit www.glhillsfuneralhome.com.