Lillian Eileen Herlihy

Lillian Eileen Herlihy obituary, Elmhurst, IL

Lillian Eileen Herlihy

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17

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Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery

1400 South Wolf Rd., Hillside, IL 60162

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Lillian Herlihy Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Elmhurst Community Funeral Home - The Ahlgrim Chapel on Oct. 14, 2025.

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Lillian "Eileen" Herlihy, age 89, passed away on October 10, 2025. She was born on February 7, 1936, to the late John and Amelia Gellinger.
Beloved wife of the late Thomas J. Herlihy; cherished mother of Cheryl Herlihy and the late Sharon Herlihy.
Eileen was cherished by all who knew her and will be dearly missed.
A chapel service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 17, 2025, at Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, 1400 South Wolf Road, Hillside, IL.
Arrangements in care of Elmhurst Community Funeral Home – THE AHLGRIM CHAPEL.
For information, 630-834-3515 or www.elmhurstfh.com.
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Upcoming Events

Oct

17

Service

11:00 a.m.

Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery

1400 South Wolf Rd., Hillside, IL 60162

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Only 1 day left for delivery to next service.