Maryann Urick Glowczwski Obituary (1953 - 2012)

Maryann Urick Glowczwski, 58, left this world and began her new adventure on January 3rd, 2012. Maryann started her life on August 22nd, 1953 in Arlington Heights, Illinois. She had a great childhood with loving parents, Steve and Betty Urick. Maryann grew up with a wonderful brother, Ron, and sister, Jeanne. Maryann graduated with a Bachelors degree in Recreation from Southern Illinois University in 1975. She worked for two years in Illinois before accepting a job at College of the Mainland in Texas City, Texas in 1977. Maryann worked at College of the Mainland for 33 years where she was Director of Recreation and Student Activities. Maryann loved her job and enjoyed working with students and putting on events like fun runs, sports tournaments, cultural events for the community. Maryann married John Glowczwski in 1988. Maryann and John had many fantastic adventures together. They met in the Outdoor Club she sponsored at the college where she led the Outdoor Club on over 300 trips throughout her career. Maryann is survived by husband, John; mother, Betty; sister, Jeanne and brother, Ron. She is further survived by nieces, Kara and Jenna and nephew, Nick and other relatives and loving friends. Her father, Steve is helping Maryann learn the ropes in Heaven. There will be a visitation at Carnes Funeral Home on the Gulf Fwy. in Texas City on Friday the 13thstarting at 5pm with a 7pm Wake Service. Maryann will have a Memorial Mass at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church on Hwy 6 North of Hitchcock on Saturday the 14th at 10am. In Lieu of flowers please make donations to the College of the Mainland Foundation, Maryann Urick Scholarship Fund. Thank you so much for being in her earthly journey.