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Bernard McMahon Obituary

McMahon, Bernard P. age 78, Army Vet WWII, beloved husband of the late Jean (nee Courtney), devoted father of Colleen (Harold) Laakson and Kathleen (Terrence) Franzen, C.P.D., fond grandfather of Karen (Phillip) Nau, Kristine and Brian Laakson, Jean and Billy Franzen, loving great-grandfather of Corey, Cameron and Carly Nau, dear brother of Betty (the late James) Burns, preceded in death by five brothers and two sisters. Retired Painter Foreman for Oak Forest Hospital, former Fire & Police Commissioner for the City of Oak Forest. Member of International Brotherhood of Painters and Allied Trades Local #191 and Owen W. Winter, Jr., Post #4241 V.F.W. Funeral Tuesday, January 22nd, 9:15 a.m. from the McKenzie Funeral Home, 15618 S. Cicero Ave., Oak Forest to St. Michael Church, Orland Park for 10 a.m. Mass. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Visitation Monday, 2 to 9 p.m. 708-687-2990. Sign-Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Jan. 20 to Jan. 21, 2002.

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Eileen Zelazny

January 21, 2002

My sincerest sympathies to all of you. I wish I was able to get back for the funeral, but Uncle Bernie and all of you are in my thoughts and prayers. He will be missed. Love, Eileen

Jack Kane

January 20, 2002

My condolences to the family of Bernie McMahon.

He was a great person and my good friend.

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