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Gregory Obee Obituary

Father Gregory Obee, O.S.B., 81, a Benedictine monk of Marmion Abbey, Aurora, died peacefully in the Lord on May 14, 2011, at the Abbey, attended by his brother monks. Father Gregory's body will be received by this monastic community and family on Wednesday, May 18, at 4 p.m. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. until 8:30 p.m., in the Abbey Church, at 850 Butterfield Road, Aurora. The Office of the Dead will be prayed at 6:30 p.m. Visitation will continue on Thursday, May 19, from 8 a.m. until the Funeral Mass, which will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Burial will follow in the Abbey Cemetery.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on May 17, 2011.

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May 18, 2011

So sorry to hear of Father Gregory's passing . I still have several art pieces he made for Salute to Youth back in the 70's. He was very talented.
With sympathy,
Sally Hansen

Mary Fox

May 16, 2011

We send our thoughts and prayers and we certainly treasure all of the beautiful artwork that Fr. Gregory blessed us with.

With Sympathy and Prayers,
Toni and Mary Fox.

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