Mary Irene Eichhorn

Mary Eichhorn ObituaryObituary published on Legacy.com by O'Neil Funeral Home and Heritage Crematory - Lockport on Mar. 14, 2026.Mary Irene Eichhorn(nee Zetlmeisl)Passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 14, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.Mary valued education above all. At age 18 she started her undergraduate degree at John's Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD. She married, started her family, and relocated to Illinois. She continued her education at Lewis University and achieved her Bachelors in English Literature and teacher's certification and became an English teacher at Lockport High School. She continued pursuing higher education achieving a Masters in Education and taught for over 30 years before retiring. She instilled her high standards for education on her children and grandchildren.Preceded in death by her beloved husband, David L. Eichhorn; son, David B. Eichhorn; parents, Bernard and Marie Zetlmeisl; siblings, Bernie "Bain," Lou, Peggy and Bernadette ZetlmeislSurvived by her loving children, Steven (Laura) Eichhorn, Edward "Ted" Eichhorn and Mary Fox; cherished grandchildren, Annmarie, Timothy (Brandy) and Calli Eichhorn; Zachary (Cassie) and Rebecca Weber; Stephanie, Jonathan (Megan), Jillian and Christopher Fox; 5 great-grandchildren; siblings, Michael (Mary) and Paul (Terri) Zetlmeisl; sister-in-law, Charlotte Zetlmeisl; and many dear nieces and nephews. Personal thanks to Judi Pesavento for her caregiving.In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to Lightways Hospice (DONATE)Memorial Visitation and Chapel Service on Friday, March 20, 2026 at O'NEIL FUNERAL HOME 1105 E. 9th St., Lockport from 10:00am to time of Chapel Service at Noon. Private Inurnment at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. For Info: (815) 838-5010 or ww.oneilfuneralhome.comTo plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.