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Mary Starr Obituary

Starr, Mary Helen (nee McDonough) 100 years young, safely Home on July 28, 2014. Together forever with her beloved husband, the late Anton P. Starr; dearly beloved mother of Mary Ann Starr and Alice "Mimi" Karr; best "Grammy" ever to Meghan (Joe) Sebek; proud and special great-grandma of Sierra and Trevor; devoted sister of the late Florence (the late Joseph) McMahon and the late Joseph (the late Mary) McDonough. Mary Helen was also dearly loved by her many nieces, nephews and cousins. Retired manager for Illinois Bell Telephone and proud longtime member of Telephone Pioneers of America. Visitation Friday 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Funeral Saturday 9:15 a.m. from the Curley Funeral Home (Heeney-Laughlin Directors), 6116 W. 111th Street, Chicago Ridge to St. Bernadette Church. Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Funeral Info: Heeney-Laughlin Funeral Directors, 708-636-5500 or heeneyfh.com.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jul. 31, 2014.
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Such wonderful memories of a remarkable women, I will cherish them.

Love to all...Kelly

Kelly Pedersen

August 1, 2014

Dear family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May you all find comfort by drawing close to God. James 4:8

A

July 31, 2014

May God's grace strengthen you and your family

Mary Stanaiits (Karr0

July 31, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Lois Dworzak

July 31, 2014

With Sincere Sympathy,
Jan Maurer
Elk Grove Village

J Maurer

July 31, 2014

So sorry to hear of Mary's passing. She was a wonderful person. Know you have great memories that you will cherish. Mary and all the family are in my thoughts and prayers. Sorry I will not be able to attend the services.

Sally Kill

July 31, 2014

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