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Magdalen O'Toole Obituary

Magdalen Belickas O'Toole, DDS., age 53, found peace after a courageous struggle with cancer on May 10, 2011. She was the loving wife of Michael F. O'Toole, MD. for 28 years; and cherished and devoted mother of Michael Anthony, Matthew John, Jonathan Christopher and Stephen Joseph O'Toole; Magdalen was the adoring godmother to Caroline Kohler, Grace Ann O'Toole and Colin and Clara Chough; she was the beloved daughter of the late Elfriede and Antanas Belickas, MD. Magdalen had a quiet, gentle way of positively impacting everyone's life, whether as a family member, colleague or treasured friend. She was a dentist and practiced at Community Nurse Health Association in LaGrange, IL and with Kenneth Yerkes, DDS. in Chicago. She was a natural linguist and grew up speaking English, Lithuanian and German fluently at home. She studied French in school and recently was learning Spanish at work. She briefly taught German at the grade school level and was active in the German Language School study program in Naperville, IL. Magdalen had many fond memories of spending her summers as a child with her mother and relatives on a farm in Germany. She loved to travel, especially visiting her many cousins in Germany and Lithuania where she was known as Magdute. Magdalen had strong friendships that were lifelong and included friends from Mother McAuley High School and Brother Rice, Community Nurse, neighbors, and The Wellness House. Visitation Friday, May 13, from 2 to 8 p.m. at Adolf Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Ltd., 7000 S. Madison St., Willowbrook. Funeral service Saturday, prayers 10:45 a.m. at the funeral home proceeding to St. Isaac Jogues Church, 306 W. Fourth Street, Hinsdale, IL 60521 for Mass 11:30 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Wellness House, 131 N. County Line Rd.; Hinsdale, IL 60521 or www.wellnesshouse.org would be appreciated. Service information: 630-325-2300 or www.adolfservices.com

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Published by Chicago Tribune from May 12 to May 13, 2011.

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Mary Wehmeyer

August 20, 2011

It came as a shock when I saw Magdalen's name in the Loyola magazine for alumni. Magdalen, Mary Yerkes, and myself were friends throughout college and roommates in our Senior year. We lost touch over the years so I have only memories of how Magdalen was - fun, sometimes downright hysterical while still hard working and considerate of everyone.I still remember her help in making a Lithuanian dish for one of our classes. I am sure she stayed the same over the years - my condolences to the family on their great loss.

Sue McGarry

May 24, 2011

Dr O'Toole and sons - I am so sorry for your loss of such a special and strong lady. May you find comfort in knowing that she is at peace in God's Hands. You are in my prayers.

Carmela Peckat

May 21, 2011

I knew Magdalen for a relatively short time through Wellness House, yet she was an important part of my life and I thought of her often. I will miss her.

God bless those who loved her, and were loved by her.

May 18, 2011

hi michael i find it hard to find words of condolence for you and the boys ay this sad time i only hope all the good memories of magdalen will help you she was a real lady i wll say a prayer for you talk to you soon rita

May 17, 2011

Dr. O'Toole and family--I was a classmate of Magdalen at Most Holy Redeemer grammar school in Evergreen Park and my parents were friends with her mother. I am very sorry to hear of your loss and she will stay in my prayers. Magdalen was a wonderful person, and I am sorry to hear of her passing and sorry we did not keep in touch after grammer school. God bless.
Joe Islinger

Linda Goodall

May 16, 2011

Dr O'Toole and family
My thoughts and prayers are with you. May you know that god is with you every minute now and forever.

Sheila O'Connor - O'Halloran

May 15, 2011

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

John & Pat O'Connor

May 15, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Robert Golebiewski

May 14, 2011

Matt and Family, I've always known your mother to be kind, generous, and dependable. These are qualities that have definitely been instilled in you. My family and I are deeply sorry for your loss and we will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

May 13, 2011

Dear Dr. O'Toole,
I count myself privileged to have had the opportunity to know your dear wife. She was always a delight to talk to and/or see. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you go through this very difficult time.
Love and hugs,
"Lipid Lynn"

May 13, 2011

Miela Magdute, Angelai dabar apkabina nauja gintarine ziedele, tavo sirdi and sypsena. Tegul Dievas palaimina Michael ir jusu sunus. Gaile Sabaliauskas

Gina Kerwin

May 13, 2011

Magdalen,
You will always be Magdalen to me. Not Mrs. O'Toole, not Dr.Belickas, not just any mother, not just any wife. Just plain and simple Magdalen who always found ways to accept and love and hope and strive. She tried to remain serene and sincere through it all. Priceless, that is what she was. Thank you, Magdalen, it was an honor.

May 13, 2011

Michael, and kids as recently reunited family memebers, we would like to offer our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Meeting her was such a pleasure, those thoughts will be with us always as will the wonderful smile and the kind way she treated Joseph Serbentas as he uttered a childrens song from lithuania in his demented state. Dorothy Huppenthal Serbentas Martin

Sharon Cooper

May 13, 2011

I am so sorry to hear Magdalen has died. I had such delightful conversations with her at Wellness House while we were working out - the time just flew. Everyone liked and enjoyed this bright, caring and spunky young woman. Such a loss for her family and entire community of friends and acquaintences.

Alex Szmutko

May 13, 2011

Sorry to hear of your loss Dr. O'Toole your thoughts are with us.

May 12, 2011

Michael, I am very sorry for your loss. The obituary was a great testament to the giving person she must have been.
Stasia Kahn

May 12, 2011

Michael and boys very much in my thoughts and prayers at this very sad time

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