Judith McMahon Obituary

McMahon, Judith L. (nee Lundstrom), age 70, beloved wife of Donald Swibes and the late Patrick McMahon, loving mother of Kevin (Gina) McMahon and Jennifer McMahon (Christopher Duffy), dear stepmother of Donald E. Jr. (Mary Beth), Bridget Marie (Bill) Epp, John F. (Brenda), Mark S. (Martha), Patrick C. (Leslie) Swibes, and Dolly (Lee) Foster, devoted daughter of Bernard (Ann) Lundstrom and the late Margaret Lundstrom, cherished grandmother of Ryan and Christopher McMahon, stepgrandmother of 12, dear sister of Patricia Stamp, Barney (Beate) Lundstrom, and Cathy (Ed) Burns, sister-in-law of Marita Mc Givney, fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Graduate of Academy of Our Lady Class of 1957; Judith was the former childrens Librarian for the Oak Lawn Public Library for many years. Family and friends will gather Monday, December 14, 2009 at Old St. Patrick's Church (the corner of Adams and Desplaines), Chicago, Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Alsip. Visitation Sunday, 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Schmaedeke Funeral Home, 10701 S. Harlem Ave., Worth. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Tuleeni Orphanage, Tanzania, Africa appreciated. 708-448-6000

Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Dec. 12 to Dec. 13, 2009.
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Barbara Piet - Cruise

November 23, 2010

I knew Judy from working at the Oak Lawn Public Library and she was a mentor to me. I am now a librarian myself and I owe this to her. My deepest sympathies to her family.

November 22, 2010

The season is changing, memories once shared with Judy come forth in the shadows. I pray for all those who encounter this experience. Love does not leave. I try to find peace in the understanding that she is in her Glory. I am so sorry I did not have the opportunity to say Good Bye...

Barb Piet - Cruise

August 28, 2010

My sympathy to Kevin and Jennifer and to Don. I knew Judy for years at Sandburg school PTA and just heard today that she had passed away...Regards, Judi O'Brien, mom of Tim John Jim and Susan O'Brien

August 4, 2010

Our Sincere Sympathies to Don and the whole family. Judy was a joy and a gentle soul. May she rejoice in heaven!

Steve and Michele Kiernicki

December 16, 2009

Thinking of Don and the Lundstroms in your sorrow and implore God's blessing on you and your wonderful family. Judy was a terrific person. You all have my deepest sympathy.

Gus Bennett

December 15, 2009

Deepest and sincere sympathies to the McMahon and Swibes families. Judy was certainly a lovely lady. She was always warm and genuine and quick to offer a friendly smile. May she rest in peace.

Marita (Kay) Chester

December 13, 2009

To all who have had the pleasure of knowing and loving such a beautiful soul, we offer our deepest and sincere sympathy. Judy was the epitome of hope, love, faith, generosity, and most importantly family. We miss you Judy, so much already. We pray for everybody who has had the gift of knowing such a beautiful person, as this is a loss that nobody could have forseen. We especially want your children and husband to find peace somehow in all this. Aunt Judy, you are now an Angel and may you rest in peace forever. We will never forget the kindness you so unconditionally gave to us. Thank you so much for willingly letting us into your life.
Love always,
Erin and Brandon Rickman

Erin Rickman

December 12, 2009

I was lucky enough to enjoy Judy's company while in Tanzania, Africa! Judy was filled with a great enthusiasm for life! She will be missed. My sincere sympathy to all Judy's friends and family!

Jennifer VanAmburgh Burgess

December 12, 2009

Uncle Don, Swibes Cousins, and Judy's Family, Walt and I offer our sincere sympathy. Judy was a lovely lady, and will be missed by our family. May she rest in peace.

Julie Kay

December 12, 2009

The Quillinan Family of Spaulding Avenue -- one of the "old guard" families on the block--offer to all of Judy's wonderful extended family deep sympathy and our prayers. Judy was both an Old and New Testament woman, who responded to the Gospel message outlined in the Beatitudes and the tradition of the strong Jewish woman who set a table for all, spun the cloth for all, whose oil and welcomings never failed. Beautiful person that she was, what a beautiful legacy Judy has left! She has blessed us all and now helps to prepare a place for us yet. Be strong in the journey and at peace. Loving wishes to all from Jeanine, Pat and Jackie Quillinan

Jeanine McCartan

December 12, 2009

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