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Colleen C. Dwyer

1935 - 2020

BORN

1935

DIED

2020

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Drake & Son Funeral Home

5303 North Western Ave

Chicago, Illinois

Colleen Dwyer Obituary

Colleen C. Dwyer, passed away November 20, 2020, born November 5, 1935 in New Orleans, LA to the late Dr. Philip and Margaret Mary McGrath. She married F. Patrick Dwyer in Peoria, IL on April 21, 1956. He proceeded her in death February 18, 1977. Loving mother of Daniel (Kathy Stepp), Deborah (Thomas) Giese, Kevin (Ethel), and the late Margaret Mary. Proud grandmother of 9 and great-grandmother of 10. Loving sister of Sr. Sheila OSB 'Marmae', Sheila Ogilvie, Stephen (Barbara) McGrath, Kathleen (Carl) Larosche, Mary Elizabeth (Gregory) Kolb, the late Philip (Eileen) McGrath, and the late Susan (William) Beckman. Adored aunt and friend of many. Due to the current Covid-19 restrictions, a Memorial Mass will be scheduled at a later date. Donations in Colleen's name appreciated to St. Mary of Providence, Chicago at: smopchicago.org, are appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to Drake & Son Funeral Home. For information: 773-561-6874.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Nov. 22, 2020.

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Jack Jalove

November 27, 2020

Heaven just got nicer.
When I think of the words, "Mrs. Dwyer" (how I knew her as, admiringly), I see the words, bright & sunny, for that's how it was always, whenever around her, good fortune brought me.
To Deb & Kevin & my bud since grade school, Dan, your goodness & strength prove your Mom's - and Dad's -own. Apples & trees.
A privilege call you friends and keep your Mom's memory in a favored place, as it's always been, and now forever.

Mom G and Helen

November 25, 2020

We are keeping all of you in thought and prayer. God bless Colleen. We'll always remember her fondly.

Xo

Jeanette & Tom Schneider

November 22, 2020

My deepest sympathies to the entire Dwyer family. Colleen was a wonderful woman and I enjoyed talking to her very much. Her family was everything to her, and I am sure she is enjoying heaven to its fullest. Rest now, Colleen! You finished the fight and ran the race!

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