Rockford, IllinoisMary Ray Grip, 81, of Rockford, Illinois died peacefully, Thursday evening, September 25, 2008 in Fairview Plaza Nursing Home after a lingering illness. Mary was born November 7, 1926 in Aurora, Illinois the daughter of Frank and May (Jardine) Muroski. She married John G. Grip in Belvidere on June 2, 1950.Mary is survived by her brother, Franklin (Linda) Muroski of Belvidere and one nephew, Scott E. Muroski. Mary is predeceased by her parents and husband, John in February of 1999.

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