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Dorothy Lorelei "Lori" McGrath

Dorothy McGrath Obituary

McGrath, Dorothy Lorelei "Lori" (nee Springer), age 66, late of the East Side, beloved wife of the late James P. McGrath, loving mother of Patrick (Robyne) McGrath, Mary Wunder, Laurie (Donald) Swinford, Joanne (Robert) Forstall, James (Heather) McGrath and Michael CFD (Christine) McGrath, devoted grandmother of Mackenzie, Ian, Riley, Marlee, Laura, Billy, Katie, Jake, Darby, Delaney, Danny, Drew, Kelley, Jack and Liam, dear sister of John (late Sharon) Springer, Geraldine (Thomas) Winter, Winnie (Rose) Springer, Denise (Len) Hansen, Mariellyn Potnar and Timothy (Leona) Springer, fond sister-in-law of Judy Springer and Marie (Ed) Kistenmacher, aunt of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents, John and Dorothy Springer, granddaughters, Bridget and Maranda Forstall, brother, Charles Springer CPD and brother-in-law, James P. Cannon Ret. CPD. Longtime active member of Annunciata Church where she was a member of the Ministry of Care and the Bereavement Ministry. Visitation Sunday, 1 to 9 p.m. Funeral services Monday, January 23, 2006, at 9:30 a.m., from the Elmwood Chapel, 11200 S. Ewing Ave., Chicago, to Church of the Annunciata. Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. 773-731-2749

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 22, 2006.

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Linda Brubaker

January 27, 2006

Our dearest sympathy from the Kistenmacher family. Your mother was such a loving lady with such a nice giggle and laugh. You all have such a loving and supportive family to help each other through the following days. Love your cousin Linda Kistenmacher (Brubaker)

Marie Boyle

January 25, 2006

The sympathy of the Owen/Marie Boyle family is extended to you. You are in our prayers.

Bernadette Jacoban

January 24, 2006

I am sorry to hear about your mom. But I am sure she was met by your dad and grandma and grandpa and is happy without pain and to be with them and the Lord.

Mrs. Fitz

January 23, 2006

I am so sorry to read of your mom's death. I have special memories of her and your dadfrom the days when you were at Jane Addams. I also have many fond memories of all of you when you were in my class. You're in my heart and prayers.

nicolette huntley

January 23, 2006

Pat,



Our deepest sympathy to the family

LLOYD AND GINGER KEES

January 22, 2006

TO ALL MY FIRST,SECOND.,THIRD COUSINS OF THE MCGRATH FAMILY,I HAVE GOOD MEMORIES GROWING UP IN CHICAGO OF YOUR MOM. SHE IS A VERY CARRING LADY,GOD BLESSED HER AND JIMMY WITH MANY CHILDREN,AND GRAND CHILDREN.SHE WILL BE MISSED BUT YOU WILL SEE HER AGAIN WHEN WE ALL GET TO HEAVEN.GOD BLESS YOU EVERY ONE.LOTS OFLOVE YOUR COUSIN GINGER AND LLOYD.

Kim Lopez

January 22, 2006

Our sympathy goes out to Mary and her whole family. Your Mom was a wonderful person and so much fun to be around at the BridgeMar functions! If there's anything that we can do for any of you, please let us know. Dave, Kim, Josh & Shana

Dave and Vanessa Swatosh

January 22, 2006

Our sincere sympathy to Pat, Jim and all their families in their time of loss. No one can fill the void in your heart. Just remember that you all will be together again someday. For now, enjoy the wonderful memories. You all will be in our prayers.

Peggy Patterson

January 22, 2006

There is a poem written by T.S. Eliot. "We shall not cease from exploration and the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started and know the place for the first time." I believe Aunt Lorelie's life has just begun. I am sendin big hugs and love to all who greive for her and I will pray that God takes her in his arms when she arrives in heaven.

All my love

Peggy

Ken, Denise and Karie Bogs

January 21, 2006

We would like to extend our heartfelt sympathies to Pat and the entire McGrath family. Your Mom was a wonderful person, and we are glad to have known her. Take comfort that she is at peace now.

Arlene & Roman Ciesielski

January 21, 2006

May the sympathy of those who care and the tender memories of moments past remain in your hearts and help sustain you through all the days ahead. Our heartfelt sympathy.

Roman and Arlene

Harry and Lorrie Ludkowski

January 21, 2006

To All,

We are all praying for you in this hour of sorrow. The knowledge that we will all be together again will guide us thru. We are praying often. Love, Lorrie and Harry

Pamela Skowronski (Jagielski)

January 21, 2006

To the McGrath Family:

I am deeply saddened by the loss of your mom. I loved your mom very much. She was always so caring and cool with us. Mrs. McGrath always had the best advice to give to me and Mary about life in general. I have many great memories of your mom and dad and with your entire family. It was great seeing her this past summer at Laura's graduation party. I'm glad that we talked that day. GOOD MEMORIES THAT WILL LAST A LIFETIME !!!

God Bless each and everyone of you. You are all in my prayers. Heaven now has another "ANGEL" to watch over all of us.

Take care.

All my love



Pam and family

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