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Celeste O'Keefe Obituary

O'Keefe, Celeste (nee Kent), born August 19, 1921, born into eternal life February 18, 2007, beloved wife of the late William O'Keefe, daughter of the late Mary (nee Dolan) and Les Kent, devoted mother of Kathleen (Noel) Cusick, Rev. Michael, O.Carm., Diane (Dan) Kaschak, R. Patrick (Cass), Celeste (John Madormo), Theresa (Bill) Murray, Mary Agnes (Jeff Nall), Margaret Beth (David) Sanchez, Thomas (Kathy), Don (Cathy) and the late Danny, cherished grandmother of 23; Pat (Sue) Cusack; Kelly (Ralph) Larson; Katie and Amanda Kaschak; Molly and Emily O'Keefe; Caroline, Christine and Mary Celeste Madormo; Matt (Tara), Paul and Caitlin Murray; Michael Nall; Allison Sanchez; Meghan, Danny, Kevin and Maura O'Keefe; Liam, Brigid, Maggie, Conor and Delia O'Keefe; great-grandmother of John and Andrew Larson and Katie and Patrick Joseph Cusick, loving sister of Don (Patricia) Kent and the late Richard, beloved aunt, cousin and friend to many. Celeste was a 1939 graduate of Loretto Academy. Visitation Thursday, 3 to 9 p.m., at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 8404 S. Cass Ave., Darien, where Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated Friday 10 a.m. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the William M. & Celeste O'Keefe Scholarship Fund at Mt. Carmel High School or The Misericordia Heart of Mercy would be appreciated. Arrangements by: Modell Funeral Home, 630-852-3595

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 21, 2007.

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Debbie Scott Cusentino

March 14, 2007

So sorry we were unable to attend the services for Celeste. She was such a good friend to my Mom, I am happy they are together again. What better connection could we have up there. Although I bet Bill and my Dad are running for the hills now that the girls are together again. Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family.

Ray Johnson

March 2, 2007

Dear Fr. Mike,

I heard the news of your mom passing from my mom just the other day. It is hard to imagine the loss of such an important person in ones life and our condolences go out to you and the entire O’Keefe family. For the many times that you have been there for us in times like this, we are with you today.

With our deepest sympathy,
Ray Johnson & Family

Eddie Psik

March 1, 2007

Mike,our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. You are a very inportant member of our family and we wish to extend our condolences.
Eddie,Karen & K.C.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Pray for Us

Daniel Baffoe

February 26, 2007

Dear O'Keefes,

I read with sadness the news of Celeste in the Mt. Carmel Alumni News. By all accounts she was a special person. Please be comforted knowing I am grateful for all your family has done for mine.

Chris, Sharon & Matthew Epstein

February 25, 2007

Fr. Mike

We are very sorry for your loss as well as the rest of the O'Keefe family and friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this very difficult time.

Jane Adducci

February 23, 2007

To Our Dearest Friend, Mike & Family,

Our deepest sympathy for the loss of your mother, Celeste. We will miss her as we do your father, Bill. We have been honored & blessed to know you and your family. We hold you in our thoughts and prayers always.

Love & Prayers,
Jane, Tony, Nick & Laura

Barbara O'Brien

February 23, 2007

Diane and family, I am sorry to hear of your loss and will keep you all in my prayers.

Carol Van Lieshout

February 23, 2007

Dear Margaret, David and Allison,
Please know you, your mother, Celeste and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time. I pray the pain and sorrow you feel today are soon replaced with fond, beautiful memories of your mother.

May God bless...

Mike & Peggy Kienzle

February 23, 2007

Fr. Mike, Don and O'keefe families, Peg and I are saddend by and sorry for the loss of your Mom, grandmother and great-grandmother. We will remember you in our prayers.

Beth Sennett

February 23, 2007

Fr. Mike,
You are in our thoughts and prayers as you mourn the passing of your mother. Know that your Our Lady of Mt. Carmel family is with you at this time.
With love,
The Sennett Family (Matt, Beth, Hannah, Alexander and Anthony)

February 22, 2007

Fr. Mike,
We're sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. As you have comforted us, I know those kind words will also work for you and your family.

Rick & Kassidy Murray

WAYNE&JOAN GRAY

February 22, 2007

DEAR FATHER MIKE,
WE ARE VERY SORRY ABOUT THE PASSING OF YOUR MOTHER...OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOU AND YOUR WHOLE FAMILY

Steve, Colleen, Mary Kay & Reese Barrins

February 22, 2007

Fr. Mike,
We are so sorry for you loss. You are in our prayers and thoughts.

Joan & Jeff Cooper

February 22, 2007

Don,
I'm sorry to see you lost your mom.
Sorry we lost touch over the years, but wanted you and your family to know, our thoughts and prayers are with you, especially now.

Pat McGrath

February 21, 2007

To my dear friend celeste"s family may God give you the strentgh to get thru these dark days with the loss of a great Gal. I am one of the lunch girls from sears and loved her. Both of us always liked our Irish backgrounds. God bless all of you.
Pat McGrath

Rita Ryan

February 21, 2007

To all of the O'Keefes-
May you find peace in your mother's memory now that her work is done in this life. A mother's love never dies, it can always be found in your heart. I know that Celeste and my mother (Bridget Ryan) are chattin' it up in heaven, a joyful reunion!!
Peace and Love to all-

Therese Croteau Stiff

February 21, 2007

May your sorrow be eased by the Love of each other, the support of friends, joyful memories, and Hope in the Eternal reunion.

Barbara Scott Woodworth

February 21, 2007

My prayers and thoughts are with all of you. Now my mom has her friend to join her in heaven! Aunt Betty too! The "girls" are together again!

Rob Lennox

February 21, 2007

I'm am very sorry to hear of your loss.

Betty & Kevin Deering

February 21, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this most difficult time. Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, pray for the O'Keefe family.

Karen and Kyle Kapocius

February 21, 2007

Margaret, David and Allison: Our prayers and wishes for strength during this time of sorrow. May your Guardian Angels guide you and keep you in peace.

Suzanne and Bob Lennox

February 21, 2007

Diane and Dan:
We are SO sorry. Very pleased that you contacted us.

Sue Buchberger

February 21, 2007

Your friends at Einstein Middle School are thinking of you. May God bless you and your family.

Mary Jo Cureton

February 21, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Celeste O'Keefe family, especially Don and Cathy and their children.

Rosie & Jim Schwartz

February 21, 2007

Your all in our thoughts and prayers. May your beautiful memories help you through this sad time. With deepest Sympathy.

Tim Walrod Walrod

February 21, 2007

The staff and students of Hoover Elemenatry School in Mason City, Iowa wish to express our sympathies to the family and loved ones of Mrs. Celeste O'Keefe. Special thoughts and prayers for Mrs. Murray from her 4th graders at Hoover. May God Bless you and be with you.

Melissa Farrell

February 21, 2007

Fr. Mike,
I'm terribly sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

John and Mary Maggio

February 21, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of sorrow.

Steve & Linda Testa

February 21, 2007

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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