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Anna Ahern Obituary

Ahern, Anna May "Babe" Owner and Operator of Evergreen Country Club over five decades. Passed away December 12th after a brief illness. She was 103. Beloved Daughter of the late Anna and Owen Ahern. Fond sister of the Late Arthur, Owen, Walter, Frank and Margaret Field. Aunt of the late Buddy, Robert Field and Margaret Fennell. Grandaunt of many nieces and nephews. Babe was known as the first Lady of Golf and she admits to Golf being her life. Visitation Friday 2:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. Funeral Service Saturday 11:00 A.M. at Andrew J. McGann & Son Funeral Home 10727 S. Pulaski Rd. Interment Mount Olivet Cemetery. 773-783-7800 or 708-423-5400. In lieu of flowers donations to A Healthier Evergreen Inc, 2800 W. 95th Street. Evergreen Park, IL 60805 would be appreciated.


Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 16, 2010.
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Babe, you were my Friend I dont understand the last years big change you did but respected I always love you for everything you did to me and love my son. You are reunited with your love ones. I will miss you and Margaret.

Elizabeth Sam

February 5, 2011

Babe, you were my first REAL boss, and I appreciate all that you did for me; you taught me the values of hard work and doing things the "right" way. I also remember many of your famous sayings, like "The door swings BOTH ways, in and out!" and "You know . . . you know . . . " and, of course, "You think WE have problems? Walgreens has problems." You were truly one of a kind, and I hope, some day, the stories I have written about Evergreen, you, and all the people there, will show what an amazing person you were and how you led an amazing place! May you rest in peace, Babe, with Mikey and Margie right there by your side!

Dan Wagner

December 25, 2010

On Behalf of the Blackburn Family of Burnham Illinois I would like to extend our sincere condolences to "Babe's" family. My grandfather was Arthur Blackburn. He was married to Julia, Babe's mother's sister. My father was Harry Blackburn of Burnham, and my Aunt was Shirley (Petrisha) Blackburn. Many more from Burnham I am sure would want me to extend condolences. I would have liked to have known Babe, but never had the opportunity, but heard she was a remarkable person with a good heart. Any family members interested in contacting me, or other family members may do so.

mike blackburn

December 21, 2010

"Babe" was best friends with the late Father Bill Murphy. She was 10 years his senior and when he was a teenager he caddied at Evergreen. Through the years Babe regaled him with stories of Machine Gun Jack McGurn, his pals, and the beautiful Louise Rolfe, aka "the blonde alibi." Father Bill always golfed free at Evergreen and Babe was at all his jubilees. She had a front row seat at his funeral in 2009, and I'm sure he is driving her around heaven in a golf cart, showing her the sights.
Rest in peace, Miss Ahern.
Dolores Madlener

Dolores Madlener

December 18, 2010

All the athletes from "The Cup" salute you and wish you LOng Drives and short putts in heaven. You were a true "CUP HALL OF FAMER"

Jim and Bill

December 18, 2010

Rest in peace Babe. Thank you for keeping Evergreen CC open all these years. So many great memories there.

Dan Daemicke

December 17, 2010

Tim Ragen and I played many rounds of golf at Evergreen in the 70's and always looked forward to talking with Babe. She helped Tim with his swing (hook) and made him promise to work on it. We respected her business sense and the fact she saved that course. Bob Brooks

December 17, 2010

Aunt Babe,
I still remember the days of sledding & going to visit you at the clubhouse or the BIG E. for a sandwich & hot chocolate before walking home.
Between you, Gram,& mom,all of you made sure I would be the independant person I have become.
Thanks for everything, all my love,
Anne Marie

Ann Pennington

December 17, 2010

Babe, may you rest in peace. I will never forget you & your spirit!

Laura Quasthoff

December 16, 2010

Growing up, my Best friend was Ann Fennel, her niece. We would visit her Aunt at the golf course and roam the kitchen & grounds. She had an excellent staff & I had my first taste of Lemon Meringue pie, made from scratch ofcourse. I recall Babe as being one of the most 'direct' & outspoken women I've met, to this day. She was well ahead of her time..Rest in peace, dear lady!

Laura Quasthoff

December 16, 2010

Tim Ragen

December 16, 2010

"Babe" was truly one of a kind.I spent some of the best years of my life working and golfing Evergreen.She was one tough cookie but did have a heart of gold.I learned more about life working Evergreen than I ever have in school. I even made my E * Mail address out of one of her favorite sayings.Joblots

Gregg Wisniowicz

December 16, 2010

"Babe" was truly one of a kind.I spent some of the best years of my life working and golfing Evergreen.She was one tough cookie but did have a heart of gold.I learned more about life working Evergreen than I ever have in school.I loved hearing your stories of the Capone era and how you use to golf with Machine gun McGurn.

Gregg Wisniowicz

December 16, 2010

Against all the odds,your bravery shone through like a beacon of hope and inspiration to all of us who had the pleasure of calling you a friend.
This world is a much poorer place because of your passing.
Babe, you were one of a kind and a lot of fun to be around. You will be missed.

Ta mo chroi briste anocht
le mor-ghra

Tom Croke

December 16, 2010

Against all the odds,your bravery shone through like a beacon of hope and inspiration to all of us who had the pleasure of calling you a friend.
This world is a much poorer place because of your passing.
Babe, you were one of a kind and a lot of fun to be around. You will be missed.

Ta mo chroi briste anocht
le mor-ghra

Tom Croke

December 16, 2010

"Babe" was my lifeline into the Golf Business. Caddied for her when I was 12. Played Evergreen for many years until I moved South /East and worked in the Golf business for 45 years. Always had Babe & Margaret as my guests at the PGA Show in Florida, 1980 thru 1991. Great memories watching them walk the show floor, have dinner and go over her orders, putting them on a plane back to Scottsdale, AZ.
Every visit back to Chicago Babe was on my list. We would always have a drink: Babe a Courvoisier, I , a Jameson and talk about the Golf business. Lots of memories going back many years that will stay with me. Would like to have Golf Digest do a story on "Babe" and the history of Evergreen Country Club. I can help make the contacts.
All the Best to her family & friends, Pat OGrady

Pat OGrady

December 16, 2010

To my beloved Aunt Babe:
I will miss you very much.
Whenever I need strength, I think "What would Aunt Babe say or do" and it pulls me through.
You were a strong, but generous person in life. You were always willing to offer advice and knowledge of which you had plenty.

Richard Fennell

December 16, 2010

Babe was a very special lady who as the above mentions lived for golf. She will be greatly missed by all who loved her. I loved her stories about her life she was one of a kind. I wish her peace it was to bad she did not have much in later years. My fondest memory was when she won her case to keep the golf course as she rode in golf cart so happy she knew every blade of grass,I believe she did. God rest her soul.

Susan Croke

December 16, 2010

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