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Claire Harney Obituary

Harney, Claire M. (nee Kaufman) Family Matriarch. Beloved wife of the late Thomas J. Harney CPD, loving mother and best friend of Michael CPD, James (Laura), Maureen, Thomas J., Margaret, and the late Mary Ellen, dearest grandmother of Christopher, Ryan, Bryan, Jori, Katie, and Benjamin, cherished daughter of the late Mike and Maryellen Kaufman, fond sister of Pauline "Babe" (late Mort) Reilly and the late Carolyn Louise "Sis" and the late Edna Mae, fond aunt and great aunt to many. Visitation Wednesday, 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Thursday, 9:15 a.m. from Lawn Funeral Home, 7732 West 159th Street, Orland Park, 60462, to St. George Church Mass 10 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. St. Jude Service Wednesday, 7 p.m. Memorials to the Sisters of Mercy, 10024 S. Central Park, Chicago, IL, 60655, appreciated. Funeral Info: 708-429-3200.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Apr. 10 to Apr. 11, 2007.

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Ron Szech

April 15, 2007

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

April 13, 2007

Our deepest sympathy at this time of sorrow.

Steve & Pat Felinczak

Keith Fowler

April 11, 2007

Dear Harney Family, We are saddened to hear about the passing of your dear mother.She was a lovely lady and a wonderful mother to you all.May you find comfort in your memories of her. Sincerely, Keith and Kathy Fowler

kowalis

April 11, 2007

Maureen, Jorie, Ryan and Ben,
Our deepest regrets and prayers. May love and good memories sustain you, and faith keep you strong.

Jeff, Loree, Chris and Cody

Madeleine Reilly

April 10, 2007

Our deepest sympathies are wished for you all. We loved Aunt Claire and were so very sorry to hear of her passing. You are all in our prayers. God bless all of you. And may perpetual light shine upon Aunt Claire.
All our love,
Matt, Madeleine, Redmond and Rachel

Mark, Linda, Jamie,David Stroz

April 10, 2007

We were so sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Diane Wilkens

April 10, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this very sad time. Your Mom (and Grandmother) was a wonderful, kind and fun-loving lady. She will be sorely missed and we feel blessed to have had the pleasure of knowing her over the years. Love, Diane and David Wilkens

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