With deep sorrow, the children of Mary Louise North announce her passing on Sunday, January 1, 2023, in Vero Beach, Florida.

Mary was born in Dundee, Illinois on January 3, 1942, the daughter of Thomas J. and Marjorie McKenna. She was one of three children. She graduated from Glen Ellyn High School in 1959 and married Harvey North on May 28, 1960. Marilou and Harvey began a life of love in California. This started their life of traveling the United States, building homes in California, Texas, New York, Louisiana, Nebraska, Michigan, and Washington state. The family grew with the births of their two daughters, Mickey and Kathae. Marilou and Harvey enjoyed family time; friends; their many animals including Arabian horses, dogs, cats, goats, and chickens; and building a long life together of 56 years of marriage.

Marilou was an amazing homemaker, weaving her magic with her sewing of the girl's clothes when they were younger; draperies, curtains, and bedspreads as they were older and had their own homes; and in the past 30 years focused on quilting from her grandson Hunter's baby blankets, to veteran's quilts, to quilt squares sewn with love with her many quilter friends. She also enjoyed pinochle, bridge, and laughs with her friends. Marilou's signature was her funny and contagious laugh along with her red hair.

In addition to her parents, Marilou is predeceased by her husband Harvey, who died in September 2016. She leaves her daughter Mickey and husband John, and her daughter Kathae and her son, Hunter. Marilou loved to follow the lives and activities of her family, enjoying all the adventures and differences of each family member. She believed her life was one of many blessings because of her family.

Marilou was so looking forward to Hunter's college graduation this spring. She was thrilled for him and his new beginning as an engineer, following in the footsteps of his grandfather, Harvey.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 28, 11 am, at Santa Rosa DeLima Catholic Church in Andice, Texas.

In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to the American Heart Association.