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Mary Durkin Obituary

Durkin, Mary Jule (nee Greeley) Beloved wife of the late John "Jack" Durkin; loving mother of Laura (Brian Friedler) Durkin, Julie (Wayne) Montague, Eileen (John Goebelbecker) Durkin, Sean (Molly) Durkin, Daniel Durkin, Anne Durkin and Elizabeth (Patrick Murphy) Durkin; fond grandmother of Kyle Friedler, Andrew, Neil and Liam Montague, Nora, Brigit, Sean, Roisin and Colum Goebelbecker, Jack and Patrick Durkin, Katie (Paul Glatt), Krissy and Kelly Durkin, Conor, Eoin, Sheila and Anna Murphy; dear sister of the late Rev. Andrew M. and Grace Anne Greeley; cherished sister-in-law of Maureen (Ted) Lucore, Peggy (Terry) Becker and the late Marty (the late Marcianne) Durkin; beloved daughter of the late Andrew and Grace; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Special thanks to Ann Keane, Carol Roman and the staff at Glen St. Andrew Living Community for their years of loving care. Visitation Monday 3:00-9:00 p.m. at Gibbons Family Funeral Home, 5917 W. Irving Park Rd. ( 1/2 block East of Austin) and Tuesday 4:45 p.m. until time of Mass 6:00 p.m. at Old St. Patrick's Church (Adams & Des Plaines). Family and friends will meet Wednesday 10:00 a.m. at Gibbons Family Funeral Home and will process to Queen of Heaven Cemetery for interment. In lieu of flowers, contributions would be appreciated for Concern USA (www.concernusa.org), Marillac High School Coming Home Legacy (www.marillachighschool.org/donate), Alzheimer's Association (www.alz.org), Old St. Pat's Concert Choirs. For info www.gffh.com or 773-777-3944



Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 3, 2017.
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Mary was one of our saints on earth, a giving, caring woman who inspired everyone around her. I am so grateful for her life and legacy! All my thoughts and condolences to your family.

Jeanne Bishop

Acquaintance

January 9, 2018

To the family of Mary Durkin;

Sorry for your precious loss. May the promise at Isaiah 35:5,6 give you comfort and hope in the days to come.

Sincerely,

Sharone Layne

Sharone Layne

December 9, 2017

To all the Durkin family may God of all comfort give you the strength during this difficult time of grief Psmals 29:11

December 6, 2017

To all the Durkin family may God of all comfort give strength during this difficult time of grief Psmals 29:11

December 6, 2017

Jim and I wish to express our condolences to Anne Durkin, my godchild, as well as her sisters and brothers.
Love and Peace!
Marlene

Marlene Suarez

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December 6, 2017

I am so sorry for the loss of your love one. May you find peace in remembering the precious moments. God's Word gives us a brighter hope for the future. Death will be brought to nothing - 1 Corinthians 15:26.

Anita

December 6, 2017

Mary and I have been friends since we were freshmen at Siena High School; she was like a sister to me..
My thoughts and prayers go out to Laura, Julie, Eileen, Elizabeth, Sean and Dan...and the rest of the family. I will miss her forever.
Love and Peace!
Marlene

Marlene Suarez

December 6, 2017

Durkin Family - Our young years were spent at MSW working and playing with your mom and your dad. We could not have been luckier with the friends that we made at MSW, and we counted your parents among our best friends. How fortunate you were being born to such a smart woman. We have missed Mary Jule for years now and are happy to know that she is finally resting in peace. May you find peace too during this Christmas season knowing that she is celebrating it with your dad and Andy. - With our love, Judy and Dick Clark

Judy Clark

December 5, 2017

Saying goodbye to someone we love is heartbreaking. May you find comfort in all the special memories shared with Mary. Phillipians 4:13

Suzanne

December 5, 2017

Dearest Mary Jule was a brilliant theologian and devoted mother and wife, and we celebrate her life of giving of herself to so many. Jardy andI send our love to her family who were so committed to her and her care for these many years.
We are unable to join you these days, but are with you in spirit, knowing that God holds you all in his arms.
Love,
Sue and Jardy Durburg

Sue and Jardy Durburg

December 5, 2017

My condolences to Eileen, Elizabeth and all my cousins. Mary Jule was a loyal and loving relative as well as an impressive, intelligent and accomplished woman. She raised a lovely family.

Ellen Smyth

Ellen Smyth

December 4, 2017

I have fond remembrances of Ladies Theology in Park Ridge and of Mary Jule and her great work. Our condolences to all the Durkins on the loss of such a fine woman.

Peg and Steve Lombardo

December 4, 2017

Eileen, John & Family,
Our most sincere condolences for your families loss. We are sure your mother left you with a lifetime of wonderful memories. Those memories are treasures. They will keep your mother's spirit alive in your hearts forever to comfort your grief.
Sincerely, Mike & Lisa Dilich

December 4, 2017

My prayers are with you as you mourn the death of your Mother. I remember her as a quiet force caring for her family with love and wisdom. May God welcome her home to be with all she loved and may her peace be with all of you. Sr. Cathleen M Cahill, RSM

December 4, 2017

Thank you for sharing these beautiful family pictures of Mary and the family. Much love to all of the Durkin family; losing your mother truly ends a chapter in your family history of research, creativity, giving and generosity. I look forward to what is to come for your family. Much Love, Rachael Paterson

December 3, 2017

To learn more about Mary Jule please visit her memorial page.
http://memorialwebsites.legacy.com/maryjuledurkin/homepage.aspx

Laura Durkin

Daughter

December 3, 2017

My thoughts and prayers to all Mary Jule's family. She was a dear friend from 1st grade to 8th at St. Angela (where she crowned the Blessed Virgin every year), through Siena High School and afterwards. Her brother once wrote about her, "She was born with a smile on her face." Her life was a blessing to all who knew her, and I am happy for her that she is now together with Jack, and with the Lord. Her lovely picture is the person we knew and loved.

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My sincere sympathies to the Durkin Family. May God the Hearer of Prayer bring you peace and comfort during this difficult time-Isaiah 65:17

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MICKEY MCGUIRE

December 2, 2017

There are no words that can ease the pain of losing someones beloved. May you find comfort and peace in knowing that your loved one is in God's memory because those who passed are precious in his eyes. Psalms 116:5. You and your family have my deepest condolences.

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Visitation

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Gibbons Family Funeral Home - Chicago

5917 West Irving Park Rd., Chicago, IL 60634

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