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Mary O'Connor Obituary


Mary O'Connor, nee McLaughlin, age 87, beloved wife of the late Tim, retired C.P.D.; dearest mother of Mary Ellen (Rich)

Casamassimo, Peggy (Ted) Jablonski,

Nancy (Ed Neville), Pat (Joe) Brzozowski, Rose (Tom) Knoll, Maureen (Pat)

McManamon and the late Jerry; loving grandmother of 14; cherished great-grandmother of two; devoted daughter of the late Mary, nee Mulroe, and Patrick McLaughlin; dear sister of Peggy Gibbons Beggan, the late Catherine "Kate"

McNamee and Anna Marie "Nancy" Gavin; fond aunt of many. Funeral Friday, 10:30 a.m. from The Oaks Funeral Home, 1201 E. Irving Park Road (at Prospect), Itasca, to Queen of the Rosary Church. Mass 11 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Visitation Thursday 3 to 9 p.m. For funeral info, 630-250-8588 .

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Sep. 3, 2008.

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Lisa Hanisch (Ralph's daughter)

September 12, 2008

Dear O'Connor Girls,

I am so sorry I just learned today of your mother's passing. I will never forget my first night to visit my dad and Peggy introducing herself to me and making me feel better about having to place dad there. It was such a scary emotional time. As time went by I always felt so reassured to see one or more of you there every day. I will really miss all of you and your sweet mom. It was such a good feeling to witness the care and devotion you had for her. I wish you all peace at this time and please always know your love for your mom was inspirational. A job well done!

God Bless you all,

Jennifer Gibbons

September 9, 2008

To the family of Aunt Mary,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Continue to take care of each other and God bless.
Love,
Jennifer Gibbons (granddaughter of Aunt Peggy)

Mary Pat Monteleone

September 5, 2008

To all of you wonderful O'Connor Women. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. You were so dedicated to your Mom, always there to help her with her meals at Brentwood. She was blessed to have a wonderful family that showed such love and devotion.
I miss seeing all of you at Brentwood. I hope and pray that you will get some rest now. Your Mom is probably looking down and guiding all of you. I will have a mass said for her. Would love to meet you all sometime and go out for lunch or breakfast on a Saturday. You will be missed at Brentwood.

Mary Pat (and Vince) Monteleone


Love Mary Pat (and Vince) Monteleone

Traci Guardion

September 3, 2008

To all the O'Connor girls,
I just want you all to know how sorry I am for your loss. I will miss seeing you all and my Mary, Mary.Thank you for allowing me to help take care of her.
Love, Traci

meghan mcmanamon

September 3, 2008

Grandma!
Just wanted to say how much I love and miss you! It makes me sad to know that you are gone, but i'm glad that you are no longer suffering, and your long wait to see grandpa and uncle jerry is over. I love you always.
Love, Meghan

Dorothy Wegmann

September 3, 2008

Rose and Maureen,
My sympathy to you and your family. I will always remember your Mom's sweet disposition and smile. She will be missed by so many.
God blessed her with a wonderful, loving family and now she is at peace after a job well done.

George Knoll

September 3, 2008

Dear O'Connor Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family.You all have show what a true family is all about. Your Mom was a first class woman that we all looked up to and respected greatly. She showed much love towards everyone.
She will be missed.
Love,
The Knoll Family
George-Esther-Kaylyn-Justin-Carlos

Some of Grandma's grandchildren

September 3, 2008

Mary Kate

September 3, 2008

Grandma,
I just wanted to tell you how much I miss you. I know that you are in good hands up in Heaven with Grandpa and Uncle Jerry, but we are all missing you down here so much. I know that you are not suffering anymore and are happy up in Heaven. This still does not make it any easier to let you go. You meant so much to me and you taught me so much. Thank you for all that you have done for us. I love you so much Grams and I miss you bunches.
Love and prayers,

Donna, Rosalee & Lori

September 3, 2008

Peggy, we were so sorry to hear the sad news. Your mom was such a wonderful, sweet, woman. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
With Deepest Sympathy

Mary Murphy

September 3, 2008

Mrs. O'Connor was the sweetest, kindest woman you could ever know. I'll miss that smile and twinkle she always had in her eyes.
God bless you, Mrs. O'Connor, and your beautiful, loving family.

Love,

~ Murph ~

Nancy King

September 3, 2008

Your mom must have been a fine lady, to have raised such a family! You are in our thoughts and prayers. Hugh and Nancy King

Rocco Casamassimo

September 3, 2008

Grandma-

I just wanted to say that I Love You, I miss you and may you rest peacefully.

Love always and forever.

Your Goomba....Rocco

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