Mary Ann Craig Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Mary Ann Craig, 79, of Huntley, passed away Friday, November 29, 2013. She was born December 23, 1933 in Oak Park the daughter of Patrick and Pearl (Goetz) McDonald. In her early years, Mary Ann enjoyed an upbringing in the game of golf. She played in many top amateur tournaments, including the 1952 George S. May World Open. Her fine play also allowed her to enroll at Rollins College in Florida where she competed and studied. Prior to her marriage to Richard in 1955, she helped run her father's golf club, Rob Roy Golf Club in Prospect Heights, IL. The couple then purchased 9-hole Bit O'Heather Golf Club in 1967, which would later become Crystal Woods Golf Club. In 1982 they designed and built Craig Woods Golf Club. She enjoyed the many relationships and friendships she made as a result of the 60 plus years in golf. Mary Ann was a devoted wife and proud grandmother of her five grandchildren. In her later years, she spent winters in Florida where she was involved in many charities. She is survived by her sons; John (Pam) Craig and Jay (Aisha) Craig, grandchildren; Ryan, Trent, Diana, Jordan and Kevin and a brother Robert (Sue) McDonald. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Richard on September 6, 2011, daughter Carolyn, brothers; Patrick Jr. and Mike McDonald and sister Pearl Mueller. Visitation will be on Wednesday, December 4, 2013 from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm at the James A. O'Connor Funeral Home, 11603 E. Main St., Huntley and will continue on Thursday, December 5, 2013 at Church of the Holy Apostles, 5211 Bull Valley Rd, McHenry from 9:30 am until the 10:30 am Mass of Christian Burial. Burial will be at Holy Apostles Cemetery. Memorials in her name may be directed to the Illinois Junior Golf Association at www.ijga.org

Mary Ann Craig

December 23, 1933 - November 29, 2013