She was born on May 17, 1943, in Chicago Heights, the daughter of Louis and Louise (Maier) Wegrzyn. She married Frank J. Angone on August 28, 1965, in Chicago Heights. He died December 20, 2016. Mary-Louise loved education and held a Bachelor’s Degree from DePaul University as well as a Master’s Degree. She was an educator, having taught at St. Andrew Grade School, Rock Falls Junior High School, Mount St. Clare College in Clinton, and at Sauk Valley Community College. She was a Master Gardener and had been honored as Master Gardener of the Year in 2020. She was able to grow and cultivate a 150-year-old tomato seed to produce fruit. Mary-Louise was an active member of St. Andrew Catholic Church and took great pride in helping to maintain the outdoor flowers and plantings each year. She was an FAA-licensed pilot. Mary-Lou was an amazing mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
Surviving are her two sons: Kevin (Michelle) Angone of Johns Creek, GA and Jason Angone of Glen Ellyn, IL; six grandchildren: Storm Angone, Shayde (Ryan) Wakim, Seraphina (Darius) Dowda, Skye Angone, Alexander Angone, James Angone; three great-grandchildren: Wyatt, Willow and Winnie Wakim; and her brother Donald Wegrzyn of Apache Jct, AZ; a dear family friend Carmen Trujillo and the Trujillo family.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Frank, son Bryan, and brother James Wegrzyn.
Visitation will be Monday July 6, 2026 from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church. Celebration of the Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11 a.m. with the Reverend Richard M. Russo officiating. Burial will conclude at Sacred Heart Cemetery.
Memorials may be given in her memory to St. Andrew School or St. Andrew Church.
Condolences can be shared at mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com.
