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KAREN CALLAHAN Obituary

Karen K. Callahan, nee Gennaro. Cherished mother of Frances Callahan & Phillip Callahan. Beloved daughter of the late Christina nee Balaco & Charles Gennaro. Loving sister of Stephanie (Richard) Casolari, Dennis (Beverly) Gennaro, JoVenna (Dr. Jonathan) Muraskas & Frances (Dr. Andrew) Sampalis. Treasured aunt of many nieces & nephews. Devoted friend of many. Funeral Friday 8:30 am from Thompson & Kuenster Funeral Home, 5570 W. 95th St., Oak Lawn to St. Germaine Church for Mass at 9:30 am. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Visitation Thursday from 3 pm until 9 pm. Assistant to the President of the American College of Surgeons. In lieu of flowers, memorials to CMF International, P.O. Box 501020, Indianapolis, Indiana 46250 317-578-2700 would be greatly appreciated. www.thompsonkuensterfuneralhome.com 708-425-0500.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Feb. 13, 2013.

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Lynn

February 25, 2013

Our family was saddened to hear of the loss of your dear Karen. Please accept our condolences. May you draw strength in knowing that God is a source of comfort and is close to all the mourning ones. (Isaiah 61:2).

Lianne O'Brien

February 22, 2013

It has been many years since we saw each other. and I was terribly sad when Rebecca told me of Karen's passing. She was a wonderful woman, and I know she will be missed

Pat Gleason

February 15, 2013

I so enjoyed our friendship, we met when we were active in the Women's Club at Our Lady of the Woods Church. I have wonderful memories of Karen, she was fun, smart, energetic and kind to all. I regret that I missed her services, my sincere condolences to Fran and Phillip.

Dee Walker

February 15, 2013

Karen will be missed. She was genuine and a really kind and spiritual lady.

Pam Assimakopoulos

February 14, 2013

We are truly saddened...
Karen was a sweet person and loved her family. We have fond memories of all, Simba too, and we will cherish and keep these memories close to our hearts!
May Karen's memory forever be eternal and may she shine bright in Fran & Phil always! God Bless all her family members and those dearest to her...
With Love... The Assimakopoulos Family

February 14, 2013

My codolences to Jovenna, John and the Genarro family.
Tom Flynn (Curmudeon's group)

February 13, 2013

May Gods merciful love and the love of family and friends carry you through your sorrow. (Isa. 41:10)

C Johnson

February 13, 2013

Karen was a wonderful lady, a very powerful and committed person. She never ceased to amaze us. She will be greatly missed. To all of Karen's friends and family, hold on to your memories, we are very sorry for your loss.

Lee Anne Brophy & Wayne Tanguay

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