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Mary McNamara Obituary
Sr. Mary Honorata McNamara, R.S.M., age 97, passed away July 11, 2009, Sister of Mercy with 76 years of service, cherished daughter of the late John and Margaret, nee Trainor; loving sister of the late Jack, Harry, Ann and Peggy. Lying in State Tuesday, 3 p.m. until 9 p.m. with a prayer service at 7 p.m. at Mary Queen of Heaven
Catholic Church, 426 North West Avenue, Elmhurst, IL 60126 and Wednesday, 3 p.m. until 8 p.m. and Thursday, 9 a.m. until time of Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. at Mercy Convent, 3701 W. 99th St., Chicago, IL 60655. Interment Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery, Alsip. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the
Sisters of Mercy, c/o Mercy Convent. Arrangements handled by Gibbons Funeral Home, Elmhurst. 630-832-0018 or www.gibbonsfuneralhome.com
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Richard Fowler
July 30, 2009
We were so sorry to hear about Sister Honorata, She meant a lot to us. We have great memories and pictures of her and Sister Mary Alberta (Dads sister) visiting in Ohio. We can still see her and Aunt Alice in a canoe (in thier Habits) at the lake in Ohio, and the story about Sister Honorata's nickname "Hot Rod Rata"!
The Arthur Fowler family
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Dan Stupka
July 15, 2009
Sister dedicated her life to Christ. Over the years, it was clear that the lives she touched became part of her family, and she became part of their families as well... I never realized that those two things were perhaps the same, that dedicating your life to Christ meant creating a larger family... To all of those lucky enough to have had their lives touched by Sister Honorata: The Order, Mary Queen, Lorna; I am so very sorry for your loss. Love and prayers, d
Georgia Reithal
July 14, 2009
She was great woman. She and your family will remain in my prayers.
Georgia Reithal (St Thomas Aquinas graduate)
Jody Joy Mederich
July 14, 2009
In this time of loss, may faith give us all strength, may prayers bring us all comfort.
My deepest condolences.
The Class of '68
July 14, 2009
Sister was our counselor, our leader, our teacher our antagonist and our friend.
Sister was a sports enthusiast, a lead foot, a short person, a backbone of the parish, and one smart cookie.
Thank you for being there & being you.
Rest in peace Sister Honorata.
The Gibbons Family
July 13, 2009
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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