BORN

1936

DIED

2017

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Margaret Dennehy Obituary

Dennehy, Margaret "Margie" Margaret "Margie" Dennehy (nee Bartishell), age 80. Co-founder of Dennehy Irish Dance. Beloved wife of the late Dennis G. Dennehy; loving mother of Kathleen Dennehy and Dennis Dennehy; proud Nana of Conor Dennehy Evans; cherished sister of George (Michelle) Bartishell, the late William "Bill" Bartishell and the late Elizabeth "Betty" Harling. Funeral Monday, March 20, 10:15 a.m. from Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, 4727 W 103rd St., Oak Lawn, IL to St. Linus Church. Mass 11:00 a.m. Entombment Holy Seuplchre Cemetery. Visitation Sunday, March 19, 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm. Info: 708-636-1193 or www.blakelamboaklawn.com.



Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 14, 2017.
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Kathy, It was such a pleasure to have known your Mom (along with "Betsy" and "Dexter.") I have so many memories that will keep me smiling. Peace to you and your family.

Terry Schultz

April 10, 2017

Sorry for your loss.

Helen Bartishel

April 2, 2017

So sad to hear the news of Marge,s passing. We graduated from St Gabriel, s together also with her brother Grorge.i was honored to run into Marge & Denny not too long ago. It was wonderful to see her again & talk about our Beloved St.Gabs. Our Lotd has a sweet angel now with Him in Paradise.

Ellie Grogan kenzinger

March 29, 2017

Condolences on the death of Marge. She will be missed.

Joan Moody

March 20, 2017

My heart is saddened by the loss of your mother. She was a wonderful person as well as a fantastic teacher and innovator. Most of all, she was my friend.

Tom McSharry

March 19, 2017

Kathy and Denis my heart goes out to you and Denis on the death of yourdear Mom may she rest in Peace. she was one wonderful Lady . fond memorious of her for ever Love you Margie in Heaven. Helen and Larry Carroll.

Helen Carroll

March 17, 2017

Condolences to the Dennehy Family.

Callaghan Family

March 15, 2017

Sympathies on the loss of a legend, your lovely Mom will be missed.
Sincerely,
Catherine Callaghan

March 15, 2017

Dear Kathy, Dennis, Connor - Please accept our deepest condolences on Marge's passing. She was such a classy Lady, with a keen Irish wit, who will be dearly missed. Her contributions to Irish Dance were immeasurable. May the beautiful memories that you shared be a source of comfort during this difficult time. Know that she is at peace with your Dad now. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Our deepest sympathy!

Jimmy & Pat Friel

March 15, 2017

Our prayers are with your family what wonderful person D.D and Jim Kroulaidis

Jim Kroulaidis

March 14, 2017

Her pennies, nickels and dimes led to beautiful Irish dances. She was a choreographic genius. I will always have great memories from when I was a Dennehy dancer traveling to shows and feishes with them. My condolences to Kathy, Denis and Connor.

Dan Dennehy

March 14, 2017

Dear Dennehy family i am sorry for your lost may the God of all comfort,comfort you and may you have love and kindness and peace from God

Jessiemae Jackson

March 14, 2017

Sorry for the loss of your love one. Matthew 5:4

March 14, 2017

Sorry for your loss may there be comfort in knowning that god cares for you. 1 peter 5 :7

BH

March 14, 2017

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