Mary Therese Cassara nee Brander. Beloved mother of Katie and Tony; devoted daughter of Sue (nee Sullivan) and the late William Brander; fond sister of William M.D. (Victoria M.D.), Elizabeth (Tom) Blade, Michael (Dawn), Daniel (Jennifer), Kathleen, Thomas (Pam), Margaret, James (Peg), Patricia (Daniel) Elster, Jean (Kevin) Masukevich.  Dear aunt of 24 nieces and nephews. Great friend to many.  Visitation at Cooney Funeral Home Sunday 3-8pm. 625 Busse Hwy Park Ridge, IL.  Family and friends to meet at Immaculate Conception Church for 10am Mass.  Interment All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to American Cancer Society.