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RITA O'MALLEY Obituary

Rita A. O'Malley, of Des Plaines for 59 years, age 81, passed away Mar. 29, 2010. Beloved wife of Deacon James O'Malley for 60 years; loving mother of Thomas (Marcie and the late Judy), James Jr. (Debbie), Margaret (Michael) Wolski, Christine (Kevin) Groves, and Erin (Eric) Johnson; dearest sister of the late Jean (Fred) Reinke and sister-in-law of Ann O'Malley and Reverend Fr. John J. O'Malley O.P.; cherished grandma of 14 and great-grandma of 20. Visitation will be Easter Sunday, Apr. 4, 4 to 9p.m. at G.L. Hills Funeral Home, 745 Graceland Ave. Des Plaines. She will lie-in-state Monday, 10 a.m. until the time of her Funeral Mass, 11 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, 794 Pearson St. Des Plaines. Interment All Saints Cemetery, Des Plaines. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Mercy Home for Boys & Girls of Chicago, in her name appreciated. For info: (847)699-9003.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Apr. 2, 2010.

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Susan Freese

April 3, 2010

I have known Rita all of my life and I will miss her the rest of my life. Prayers are with Jim and his wonderful family, of which Rita was so in love with. Sue Freese

April 3, 2010

Rita will be greatly missed. Jody Alfano Peterson

Matt & Carol Burchard

April 3, 2010

Our hearts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.

April 2, 2010

Tom,
I am sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you during this difficult time.May God's strenght be with and guide you thru the coming days and weeks.
Rob Breitner Culligan Ida Mi

Dorothy (Ticker) Dexl (Burchard)

April 2, 2010

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

The Staff of G.L. Hills Funeral Home

April 2, 2010

Please accept our deepest sympathies at this time.

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