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Frances T. "Fran" Riley

Frances T. "Fran" Riley obituary, Chicago, IL

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Chicago, Illinois

Frances Riley Obituary

Frances T. "Fran" Riley, nee Prasch, 91, of Norwood Park. Devoted and loving wife of the late Bernard J. Riley. Dear sister of the late Marge Rollett, Genevieve Mahoney, John Philip Prasch. Loving mother of Mary Fran (Frank Maggio) Riley, Tim (Yvonne) Riley, Pat (Denny) Berkery, Kathy (Pete) Krauskopf, Peggy (Peter) Walsh and Colleen Riley. Proud grandmother of Nell (Mike Starr) and Nick Maggio, Meghan (Luke) Riley Wiesbrock, Molly and Shannon Berkery, Nora Krauskopf, Maggie and Dan Walsh, Wil and Antony DeCero. Great Grandmother of Evelyn Wiesbrock and Samuel Starr. Cherished aunt to many nieces and nephews. 40 year friend of Lois W. Visitation Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at the M J Suerth Funeral Home, 6754 N. Northwest Hwy. Chicago from 3-9 pm. Thursday visitation at Suerths from 9:00 to 10:00 followed by 10:30 Mass at St. Thecla Church, 6725 W. Devon, Chicago (Devon and Oak Park Aves). Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials to Rainbow Hospice www.rainbowhospice.org and Misericordia www.misercordia.com For further information 773-631-1240 or www.suerth.com.

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Published by Chicago Tribune from Mar. 26 to Mar. 27, 2019.

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Ginny Rollett

June 5, 2019

You will be in our hearts forever, Fran. It's impossible to count the lives you touched. Lucky us to be two of them.

Dory Rand

April 10, 2019

My sincere condolences to Mary Fran and the extended family.

Jodi

April 9, 2019

I lived down the block from Mrs. Riley almost my whole life. I have many fond memories of her and her late husband. What a beautiful soul. May she rest in peace.

Karen Grabill

March 28, 2019

I am so sorry to hear of Fran's death. She was a wonderful inspiration to me and I feel blessed to have known her. I hope that the wonderful memories her family have of her will bring them comfort at this sad time..

Sue S

March 28, 2019

Fran was a beautiful person inside and out...I will always remember her kindness and friendship. I feel blessed to have known her. My condolences and prayers...

Monica Sugar

March 28, 2019

I really love Fran she was an extraordinary human being my prayers are for her and family

March 27, 2019

So sorry to hear of Fran's passing. Sympathy and prayers to all of you.

Holly Noy (Blaisdell)

Jayme Tipre

March 26, 2019

Sorry to hear about the passing of Fran. She will be greatly missed by many. My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.

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The Sisters and Residents of Misericordia

March 26, 2019

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Mar

27

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Heneghan-Suerth Funeral & Cremation Service

6250 N. Milwaukee, Chicago, IL 60646

Mar

28

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Heneghan-Suerth Funeral & Cremation Service

6250 N. Milwaukee, Chicago, IL 60646

Mar

28

Funeral Mass

10:30 a.m.

St. Thecla Church

6725 W. Devon, Chicago, IL

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Heneghan-Suerth Funeral & Cremation Service

6250 N. Milwaukee, Chicago, IL 60646

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