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Harriette Breslin Obituary

Harriette M. Breslin nee Sommers, age 97, beloved wife of the late John X. Breslin. Loving mother of John, Jr. (Peg) Breslin, Mary Beth (the late William) Fehrman, Rev. Peter Breslin, S.J. and Kevin (Patricia Erhardt) Breslin; proud grandmother of William (Tamara) Fehrman, Kate (Tom) Ciccone, Mary Margaret (Keith) Krause, Ann Marie Fehrman, Molly Breslin (Sam Barbour), Laura (Carlos) Hernandorena, Dan (Lauren) Breslin, and the late Jack Breslin; dear great grandmother of 13. Visitation Friday, January 19, 2018, 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Saturday, January 20, 2018, 10:15 a.m. from Donnellan Family Funeral Home, 10045 Skokie Boulevard, at Old Orchard Road, Skokie, IL 60077 to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 1775 Grove Street, Glenview, IL 60025. Mass 11:00 a.m. Interment All Saints Cemetery, Des Plaines, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: With Others For Others Campaign, US Midwest Providence Society of Jesus, Midwest Jesuits 1010 N Hooker Street Chicago, IL. 60642. Info: www.donnellanfuneral.com or (847) 675-1990

Published by Chicago Tribune on Jan. 19, 2018.
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Mary Beth, I am thinking about you so much as your dear mother is embraced by the loving arms of our Lord. Love and prayers for your entire family, and especially for YOU, by childhood friend.

Kathy Finnegan

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January 11, 2020

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love, The Benenati Family

January 22, 2018

Mary Beth, you were the best devoted loving daughter in the world! I know your frequent visits were so appreciated. Celebrate your awesome mom! Warmest aloha , love, Adrienne ❤

Adrienne D Kraft

January 20, 2018

Dear Marybeth,
My sincere sympathy to you and the rest of your family as you bid a fond farewell to your Mom. How wonderful for her to have lived 97 years!
God Bless You

Carol Foy Graham

January 20, 2018

The matriarch responsible for such strong women, good men and wonderful children is honored and cherished. Thank you Mrs. Breslin for all of the good that you have brought to this world. My condolences to the Breslin clan.

Tom Rosenfeld

January 19, 2018

My prayers go out to Peter and his family.

Richard Duslack

January 19, 2018

Please accept my condolences for your loss. Grief can be so hard, but the fond memories you cherish can comfort and sustain you during this time. Matthew 11:28, 29, 30

January 19, 2018

My condolences to you and your family for your loss.

Eric Pertzborn

January 19, 2018

Mary Beth, your mom is enwrapped in His loving arms now and forever more...KNOW you will be close in my thought and prayer...Much love, Kathy Finnegan

Kathy Finnegan

January 19, 2018

Sorry for your loss my condolences goes to you and your family.(Psalm 39:9; Acts17:24,25) The one who gave life to all living creatures is certainly capable of restoring life to someone who has died.

C Hopkins

January 19, 2018

Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us everyday.

My Deepest Sympathies.

Michelle Harrington

January 19, 2018

Words are never adequate in moments like these. We will say though, that our hearts go out to you, and we will always remember the joyous memories that we are privileged to have in knowing your mom

January 19, 2018

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Mary Josek

January 18, 2018

With heart-full prayers ...

God's Extra Blessings ... to all ...

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Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Donnellan Family Funeral Services

10045 Skokie Boulevard, Skokie, IL 60077

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Funeral

10:15 a.m.

Donnellan Family Funeral Services

10045 Skokie Boulevard, Skokie, IL 60077

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20

Funeral Mass

11:00 a.m.

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church

1775 Grove Street, Glenview, IL

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