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Carolyn McDonough Obituary

Carolyn McDonough, nee Sweeney, age 98 of Wilmette. Beloved wife of the late Walter McDonough; loving mother of Nancy (Charles) McCreary, Mary (Peter) Taft, Bill (Linda) McDonough, Richard (Alison) McDonough, Catherine (Ed) Krzeminski, Peggy (Jack) Martin, Betty (Brian) Murphy, Jayne (Mark) Norris and Ellen Feeney; dear grandmother of 21; great grandmother of 17; fond aunt to many nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday, June 25, 2015, 9:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Mass 11:00 a.m. at St. Francis Xavier Church, 912 Linden St., Wilmette, IL 60091. Interment private St. Boniface Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Ann Ida Gannon, BVM, Center for Women and Leadership, Loyola University Chicago, Piper Hall 1032 W. Sheridan Rd., Chicago, IL 60660 or Guardian Hospice, 181 Waukegan Rd., Northfield, IL 60093. Info: www.donnellanfuneral.com or (847) 675-1990.

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Published by Chicago Tribune from Jun. 20 to Jun. 21, 2015.

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John/Pat Weaver

July 9, 2015

Dear Dick and family,
Please accept our deepest condolences on the loss of your mother. We will remember her in our prayers.

Sally Whelton

July 1, 2015

In loving memory of a warm, graceful and caring woman, Mrs. McDonough. My prayers and thoughts are with my dear friend Ellen and family.

Mary Beth (Alonzi) Roth

June 25, 2015

What a wonderful and graceful woman your mother was! I know that my parents, Betty and Fritzie (as your mother called him) have welcomed her already with open arms. The passing of our mothers has saddened me as much as their lives have inspired me. I know that their friendship will never end.

Adrienne and Robert Dietz

June 25, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time.

Linda Cotter

June 24, 2015

Mrs. McDonough was one of the sweetest persons I have ever known, and I always looked forward to seeing her at Mather when I visited. My mother, Marge Cotter, was friends with Carol since childhood throughout her life including both being members of the "Bag Ladies" club and their years at Mather of Wilmette. My mom got a head start in 2012 getting heaven ready for Carol's arrival. I know she will be glad to see her, but I know Carol's family and friends here are grieving without her. Please accept my sincere thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

Sharon Lundstrom

June 24, 2015

Lucky McDonough family to have had this lovely lady for a lifetime. Carol was a beautiful role model, showing the path to a life lived well. Her great love will endure in each of you.

June 21, 2015

Your Mom was a wonderful lady and great friend of my Mom's. My prayers are with all the McDonough's at this difficult time. She will continue to shine her light on all of you.
Mary Fran D'Esposito Aunchman

June 20, 2015

Your family is your wonderful legacy. You have earned your eternal rest. Steve & Sue Kendall

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9:00 a.m.

St. Francis Xavier Church

912 Linden St. , Wilmette, IL

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25

Funeral Mass

11:00 a.m.

St. Francis Xavier Church

912 Linden St. , Wilmette, IL

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