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Barbara O'Toole Obituary

O'Toole, Barbara P. (nee Patrick) 75, September 5th, 1st Amendment Attorney. Beloved wife of the late Edward M. O'Toole; dear mother of Mary Brigid and Patrick; sister of John (the late Sandy) Patrick and the late Kathy Patrick; aunt of many nieces and nephews; friend and mentor to dozens. Visitation Monday, September 9, from 9:30-10:30AM at St. Barnabas Church, 10134 Longwood Drive, Chicago, Mass 10:30AM. Private family interment at St. Mary Cemetery. Please omit flowers. Arrangements entrusted to Donnellan Funeral Home. (773)238-0075. Sign guestbook at www.donnellanfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 8, 2013.

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John Patterson

December 28, 2013

Mary & Patrick, I just wanted you to know what a great lady your Mom was. I got to know her well, as I sat right in front of her for 25 years at Sox Park. Besides being able to explain and/or discuss anything baseball related, she became well acquainted with me and most of my family over the years. I will miss the talks that we had, those debates that she and Judge Fitz would have during the games, and her love of Notre Dame. She was wonderful to talk with,and to be with, all those years at the ballpark. I really don't know how I'm gonna feel, when I look behind my left shoulder to ask her a question, and she's not there. On behalf of myself & the rest of the Patterson family, please accept our sincere condolences. May God Bless!! John Patterson, MD

Karen McDonald

September 10, 2013

Who will take care of the box scores for the White Sox? Your mother was a lovely and wonderful woman. I had the pleasure of meeting her through the Saint Mary's College alumnae network. My prayers go out to you.

Vallé Rozier Duncan

September 10, 2013

Mary, Patrick, John and family. My love and prayers are with you. Barbara was a dear friend at SMC and will always have a special place in my memories.

Tom Geraghty

September 9, 2013

Mary and Patrick, my condolences on the loss of your mother. Barbara was such a great woman. When I worked in development on the south-side she was always willing to help me with advice, offered good counsel and she was a generous benefactor to so many causes. I really enjoyed running into her at the Sox games. What a fan! I am sure that she is now enjoying her reunion with your father.

Dana Bogle Otanez

September 8, 2013

Mary & Patrick
I am so very sorry for your loss.Thinking of you

Ronna Sherlock

September 8, 2013

Patrick & Mary,
Barbara was an original lady! Bright, smart, pleasant, a joy to work with as a client and friend at all times! I will truly miss her! Ronna Sherlock. Schiff Hardin, LLP

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Memorial Events
for Barbara O'Toole

Sep

9

Visitation

9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

St. Barnabas Church

10134 Longwood Drive, Chicago, IL

Sep

9

Funeral Mass

10:30 a.m.

St. Barnabas Church

10134 Longwood Drive, Chicago, IL

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10525 South Western Avenue, Chicago, IL 60643

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