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Bernard McGrane Obituary

Bernard C. "Bernie" McGrane IV, Age 76, Born into Eternal Life on May 8, 2022. Beloved husband of Lisa Pattara McGrane and the late Brenda Kay McGrane (nee Farris). Loving father of Bernard C. V (Jaye), and Erin McGrane. Proud "Grandpa Bernie" of Gus, Tessa, Charlie, Timmy, and Zoe. Beloved son of the late Bernard C. McGrane III and Patricia (nee Bigane). Dear brother of the late Joseph (Helen) (the late Christine), Catherine (the late Donald) Coney, and Mary Matuz McGrane. Bernie was loved and will be missed by his aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and many dear friends. Devoted brother-in-law of Mary Fran (Kirk) Wessler, the late Peter, Laura, and Vincent (JoAnn) Pattara; and Kenneth (Sylvia) Farris, and Linda (John) Moran. Alumnus of St. Sabina Grammar School, Mount Carmel H.S., and University of Notre Dame. He retired from the Ford Motor Company as Quality Control Manager after 44 years of service. Longtime Sacristan at Christ the King Church. Longstanding, card-carrying member of the ROMEO's (Retired Old Men Eating Out). Visitation Sunday, May 15, 2022, 3-9pm at Curley Funeral Home (Heeney-Laughlin Directors), 6116 W. 111th St. Chicago Ridge, IL 60415. Friends will gather at Christ the King Church, 9235 S. Hamilton Ave., Chicago, IL 60643 on Monday, May 16, 2022, for Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00am. Livestream of the funeral mass will be available beginning at 10:00am using the link:

https://asimplestreaming.com/bcmcgrane

Private Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Christ the King St. Vincent DePaul Society or Advocate Charitable Foundation, 3075 Highland Parkway, Suite 600, Downers Grove, IL 60515 for Advocate Christ Medical Center Advanced Heart Failure Fellowship Program are most appreciated. Funeral Info: Heeney-Laughlin Funeral Directors, 708-636-5500 or heeneyfh.com

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Published by Chicago Tribune on May 13, 2022.

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Lana Jakich

March 9, 2024

My deepest sympathy. Bernie was a great guy, loved his family deeply, loved Notre Dame, lastly Ford Mtr. I met him in 1967 at Ford when he worked in the Material Dept. He is someone I will never forget. God bless you, Lisa.

Chris Allison

May 18, 2022

Barney & family,
My sincere condolences, so sorry for your loss. Even though I never met your Dad, I know he was a great man and a huge ND fan/alum, along with being an alum from prestigious Mount Carmel. Thoughts and prayers to you and the family. RIP.
Chris

Frank & Janet Igleski

May 18, 2022

Lisa, so very sorry for the passing of Bernie. Bernie was such a dedicated Sacristan at Christ the King Catholic Church for many years. Will miss his Notre Dame University attire too! In Peace and Appreciation for Bernie's Faithful Service.

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Mark Pelka

May 15, 2022

Dear McGrane Family,
Deepest condolences. Bernie will be sadly missed and chatting with him at church.
May he rest in peace.
Thoughts and prayers.
Mark Pelka

Donald and Susan Szafarczyk

May 12, 2022

Bernard was a great friend and co worker at Ford Motor Company Chicago Assembly Plant.. He was also a loyal Ford products customer of mine at Hawk(inson) Ford in Oak Lawn..he sent many of his friends and relatives to me as customers for Ford products and services

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May

15

Visitation

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

Curley Funeral Home

6116 W. 111th Street, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415

May

16

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

Christ the King Church

9235 S. Hamilton Avenue, Chicago, IL 60643

Funeral services provided by:

Heeney-Laughlin Funeral Directors - Chicago Ridge

6116 West 111th Street, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415

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