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Nora Brennan Obituary

Brennan, Nora (nee Flaherty) 82, native of Co. Kerry, Ireland. Beloved wife of the late Michael; loving mother of Timothy (Lisa), Theresa (Philip) Zarcone, and Eileen (Donald) Powell; cherished grandmother of 12 and great-grandmother of 11; beloved daughter of the late Martin and Nora (nee Gleason); loving sister of Margaret (the late Connie) Barry and the late George, Hanny and Mary; fond aunt and great-aunt of many. Funeral Thursday, 10:15 a.m., from Gibbons Family Funeral Home, 5917 W. Irving Park Rd. ( 1/2 Block East of Austin) to St. Sylvester Church. Mass 11:00 a.m. Interment Maryhill Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday, 3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Active member of American Legion Auxiliary Unit #207 for 50 years. For info 773-777-3944 or www.gibbonsfamilyfuneralhome.com.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 18, 2014.
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Grandma you will be missed dearly. I will cherish the time we spent together. May you rest in peace. Say Hi to Grandpa and Aunty Mary for me. Love you!!

Theresa Rodriguez

March 20, 2014

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. Nora will be remembered at the Police Mass on Sunday, 23 MAR, 11:00 a.m. at Mercy Home - 1140 W. Jackson Blvd. In the meantime, may family and friends know the healing touch of our all-loving, all-merciful God! [Police Chaplains Ministry: www.ChicagoPCM.org or 312/738-7588]

~ ~ Fr. Dan Brandt, CPD Chaplain

March 19, 2014

I Love You Grandma You Will Be with me Forever. Love your GrandDaughter Shannon

Shannon Zarcone

March 19, 2014

My condolences to the Brennan family. May God comfort and console you as you cope with your loss. 2Cor 1:4

Muriel

March 18, 2014

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5917 West Irving Park Rd., Chicago, IL 60634

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