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Kathleen McAuliffe Obituary

McAuliffe, nee Henry, Kathleen

Kathleen (Catherine) McAuliffe, nee Henry Born in Cashelsheenàughàne, Swinford, County Mayo, Ireland; Devoted wife of Daniel for 65 years; Loving mother of Mary Therese, John (Kelly) McAuliffe, and Kathy (Paul) Sheldon; Proud grandmother of Deirdre and Conor Sheldon, and Meghan, Kathryn (Jesse Brown), and Molly McAuliffe; Preceded in death by siblings Tone, Nora, Agnes, Moll, Jim, and Ann, and survived by John Henry; Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews, grandnieces, and grandnephews. A special thanks to her caregiver Yvonne. Visitation Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. until time of Mass 11:00 a.m. at St. Symphorosa Church, 6135 S. Austin Ave., Chicago, Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery; In lieu of flowers, donations to The Poor Clare Monastery, 12210 S. Will Cook Road, Palos Park, 60464 would be appreciated; Arrangements entrusted to Curley Funeral Home, Chicago Ridge. For Funeral info: 708-422-2700 or www.curleyfuneralhome.com .

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 18, 2025.

Memorial Events
for Kathleen McAuliffe

Nov

18

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

St. Symphorosa Catholic Church

6135 S. Austin Ave., Chicago, IL 60638

Nov

18

Service

11:00 a.m.

St. Symphorosa Catholic Church

6135 S. Austin Ave., Chicago, IL 60638

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Curley Funeral Home - Chicago Ridge

6116 West 111th Street, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415

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