Marie Mendez, age 76, of Beecher, IL passed away Sunday, June 30, 2013. She is survived by her son, Robert J. (Mary) Mendez, Jr. of Lowell; daughters: Tina Marie Mendez and Renee Ann Mendez; and two grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, Robert J. Mendez, Sr.; daughter, Denise Cecile Mendez; and mother, Celena Ann Carlson. Visitation will be Friday, July 5, 2013 from 3:00-8:00 PM at Kish Funeral Home, 10000 Calumet Ave., Munster and Saturday from 9:00-10:00 AM at the church. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, July 6, 2013 at 10:00 AM at St. James Church, Sauk Village, IL Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery, Calumet City, IL. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Anthony Hospice in Crown Point would be appreciated.