Mary Catherine Roder

Mary Catherine Roder obituary, Chicago, IL

Mary Catherine Roder

Mary Roder Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Tohle Funeral Home on Nov. 18, 2025.

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Mary Catherine Roder ObituaryMary Catherine Roder (nee Hehir) age 79. Loving mother of Nicholas (Dawn McMahon) Roder, Kelly (Rick Lockard and the late Michael) Karas and Erin (Dan) Hickey. Dearest grandmother of Megan (Tanner Massengill) Karas and Emma, Annabel, and Nicholas Roder and Luke Hickey. Dear sister of Barney Hehir, Elba (Zeke) Stirlen, Jim (Linda Burgess) Hehir and the late Patricia Hehir. Beloved aunt and great-aunt to many. Best mom in the Universe. Visitation Wednesday 8:30 AM until time of funeral service 10:00 AM from TOHLE FUNERAL HOME 4325 W. Lawrence Ave. to St. Edward Church 4350 W. Sunnyside Mass 10:30 AM. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers donations to the American Heart Association Appreciated. Info 773-685-4400 or tohlefuneralhome.com
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Mary Catherine Roder (nee Hehir) age 79. Loving mother of Nicholas (Dawn McMahon) Roder, Kelly (Rick Lockard and the late Michael) Karas and Erin (Dan) Hickey. Dearest grandmother of Megan (Tanner Massengill) Karas and Emma, Annabel, and Nicholas Roder and Luke Hickey. Dear sister of Barney Hehir, Elba (Zeke) Stirlen, Jim (Linda Burgess) Hehir

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