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Geraldine Bourke Obituary

Bourke, Geraldine M. 90, June 18, 2014. Loving wife of the late James J. Bourke; beloved mother of James J. Bourke III; sister of Patricia (the late Gerald) Keeley and the late Helen (the late Clarence) Wendling; aunt of Kelly Ann (Peter) Bedzak, Michael (Belinda) Keeley, Geraldine Wendling and Clarence Wendling III; great-aunt of Sean Patrick and Clare Elizabeth Keeley, Richard (Mary) Comeaux, Kimberly Comeaux, Christopher (Stephanie) Comeaux and Patrick Comeaux. Funeral Saturday 9:00 a.m. from Donnellan Funeral Home, 10525 S. Western Ave. to St. Walter Church, Mass 10:00 a.m.. Int. Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Visitation Friday 3:00-8:00 p.m. Info (773)238-0075. Sign guestbook at www.donnellanfuneralhome.com.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jun. 20, 2014.
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I'm so sorry for your loss. I hope that reading Ps 68:19,20 offers comfort in this time of sorrow.

June 21, 2014

My condolences to the family. May God's unfailing promise encourage you. John 5:28

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10525 South Western Avenue, Chicago, IL 60643

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