Brett M. Mares Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2025-03-07T23:00:00
End: 2025-03-08T02:00:00
Location: Peterson-Bassi Chapels

The passing of Brett M. Mares of Oak Park, Illinois leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on March 2, 2025 at the age of 40. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Brett M. Mares to show support.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his wife Kari; his sons, Samuel and Charles; his parents, Philip James (Jim) and Sheryl Mares; his sisters, Melissa Mares Stambor (Zachary Stambor) and Courtney Mares; his in-laws, Ronald and Mary Jo Schmidt; and his siblings-in-law, Craig Schmidt (Jennifer), Eric Schmidt (Heather) and Kristi Hyten (Steve).

In lieu of flowers, contributions to support HLRCC research would be appreciated.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Peterson-Bassi Chapels

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March 5, 2025

Scott and Jerri Krantz wrote a sympathy message

“Kari, The Boys and the entire family, I knew Brett as one of the group of Zach's closest friends - the world should take a lesson from the love and compassion they all shared - all like brothers. We are so saddened by Brett's passing and pray that you all gather some comfort from the beautiful memories and each other. With deepest condolences, Scott and Jerri Krantz”

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Mar 07

Visitation

Peterson-Bassi Chapels
6938 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60707

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Mar 08

Funeral Mass

St. Giles Church
1045 Columbian Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302

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