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Ann Keane Obituary

Keane, Ann C. (nee Moran), loving wife of the late William, loving mother of Anna Mae, Gerry (Robert) Lechner, William (the late Mary) Keane, Dorothy Keane, Roland Carpenter, Thomas (Carol) Keane and Sally (Patrick) Dolphin, fond sister of Margaret (the late George) Cosgrove of England, sister-in-law of Sadie Touhill. She leaves fond memories to her 17 grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Sarah; grandson, Michael; granddaughter, Katie; sisters, Mary and Bridget; brothers, John, Michael, Thomas, Patrick, James and William and special love for her dear friend and caregiver of many years, Annie Patangan. A native of Attymass, Co. Mayo, Ireland. Longtime employee of Chicago Board of Education. Visitation at Cooney Funeral Home, 3918 W. Irving Park Rd., Tuesday from 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Wednesday, 9:45 a.m., to Queen of Angels Church for 10:30 a.m. Mass. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery. For info, 773-588-5850

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Dec. 8 to Dec. 9, 2003.

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Margo Pressley

December 11, 2003

May the blessings of the LORD's love give you and your family strength during your time of sorrow.

Ann Carpenter

December 10, 2003

Dear Grandma Chickie,



Thank you so much for welcoming me into your family. I was fifteen when I met you and I can still remember how special you made me feel - I never felt like an outsider with you. Thank you for sharing the gift of a big family with a lonely only child.



Let me share with you two of my fondest memories. The first was having breakfast in your kitchen, because you made bacon and eggs like no one in the world. The second was when I brought my Isaiah to meet you about two years ago. I truly believe that you shared a moment with him - your face lit up and you smiled at him and he smiled at you. God was in the room at that moment, as He was every time you shared your warm heart with others. Thank you so much for being a wonderful grandma and a blessing to me. I will miss you.







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Mary Ann & Al Galauskas

December 10, 2003

Tom and family... We're so sorry for your loss... We'll remember her in our prayers...

Patricia (O'Toole) Toenjes

December 10, 2003

My sincere condolences to your entire family. My heart contains many fond memories of your mom as she helped my mom raise us all! I can imagine your mom and mine along with Mrs. McVittie and Mrs. Shevlin talking over old times -- they are all together again. Prayers for you all - wish I could be there - know I am in spirit! Patsy

Roger & Patty Justice

December 10, 2003

Bill and Family, Sorry to hear about your MOM.. Our sincere condolences to YOU and your Family.

Bob Brown

December 9, 2003

Bill and Family

Sorry to hear about your Mom. My sincere condolences to you and your Family.

William Keane

December 8, 2003

My Mother lived a long and glorious LIfe. She was the cement that held our family, large as it grew, together. Her beautiful smile always greeted everyone she met and everyone longed to see that smile.



God was good to her and gave her a long life, the last several because of age a bit

traumatic on those of us who knew her lively spirit and her gung ho attitude. So I think I can speak for my brothers and Sisters when I say, We are Glad God took her home because that is what she lived for to be with God in Heaven.



We are all sad of course for our loss but I feel the ones that feel it the most are her grandkids, great grandkids and great great grandkids. The former two have fond memories of my Mom and her love for them and her kindnesses to each of them in her own special way. She never missed their birthdays and knew everyone of them by heart. I share my condolences with my brother and Sisters and know that Chickie will be looking after us from above . We love you Mom. Give us a call one day and let us know your home safe and sound with

the Lord.

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