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Barbara McSweeney Obituary

Barbara J. McSweeney (nee Hyland), age 81, passed away Nov. 13, 2023. Loving wife of Dennis "Joe" McSweeney. Dear mother of Dennis III (Pam), Sean (Connie) and Kevin, PhD (Anna) McSweeney. Cherished Nana of Dennis "Joe" IV, Kelly, Kayla, Meghan, Patrick and Beckett. Visitation Friday 3-8 pm at Donnellan Funeral Home, 10525 S. Western Ave., Chicago. Funeral Saturday 9:00 am from the funeral home to St. Cajetan Church, 2445 W. 112th St. for Mass at 10:00 am. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Sisters of Mercy, 3659 W. 99th St., Chicago, IL 60655 https://mercycircle.org/donations/ or St. Cajetan Church. For info (773) 238-0075 or sign guestbook at www.donnellanfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Nov. 16, 2023.

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Rick MUNDO &Chrissy Kammer

November 18, 2023

Shawn, so sorry for the loss of your mother just know that she will always be with you and your heart your mind and your soul and you will be able to talk to her anytime you want because she will be there again condolences on the passing of your mom, Rick Mundo and Chrissy Kammer

Edward D.Juillard

November 17, 2023

Barb McSweeny was/is The Guardian Angel of St Cajetan's. She tirelessly gave of her time and spirit to all of us . Our hearts are broken but we know she is our Advocate in Heaven now.

Marianne Coakley

November 16, 2023

Barb McSweeney was a pillar of St. Cajetan Parish and knew the ins and outs of Memorial Hall like no ones business. Hang up your apron, Babs! RIP

Ed Juillard

November 16, 2023

Barb was / is the Guardian Angel of our world at St Cajetan's. She was a tireless dispenser of love and wisdom who did countless acts of kindness for all of us. My heart is broken I won't see her at Mass or on her
porch. She is our Advocate in Heaven Now.

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17

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Donnellan Funeral Home & Cremation

10525 S. Western Ave., Chicago, IL 60643

Nov

18

Prayer Service

9:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.

Donnellan Funeral Home & Cremation

10525 S. Western Ave., Chicago, IL 60643

Nov

18

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

St. Cajetan Church

2445 West 112th Street, Chicago, IL 60655

Nov

18

Interment

11:30 a.m.

St. Mary Cemetery

87th. Street at Hamlin Ave., Evergreen Park, IL 60805

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10525 South Western Avenue, Chicago, IL 60643

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