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Eileen Durkin Obituary

Durkin, Eileen Mary 73 years young. Returned to her Creator at home in Palos Heights, IL on December 3, 2011 with her family at her side. Cherished daughter of the late Michael and the late Margaret Durkin (nee Moore); beloved sister of Maureen Durkin Roy, Thomas (Alice) Durkin and the late Neal, late Marjorie (Gene) Foley, the late Robert (Margaret) nee Duhig; treasured aunt of numerous nieces and nephews and grand nieces and nephews. Adored friend of everyone who knew her. Eileen taught in the Palos School District 118. Special thanks to Eileen's loving caregiver Ona Fuller and the compassionate staff from Palos Hospital Hospice. Visitation 2-9 p.m. Monday. Funeral Tuesday 9:15 a.m. from the John Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home, 7020 W. 127th St., Palos Heights to St. Alexander Church, Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Sisters of Mercy Retirement Fund or Misericordia. Info: 708-361-4235

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 5, 2011.

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Nickolette Woods

January 26, 2012

I really wish I would of known you passed. I did eileen's hair for many years. She was not only a client but a friend. When she was in my chair we would laugh so much and have very serious talks as well. I will miss you Nickolette

Mary Beth Thanasouras

December 27, 2011

I will always remember Eileen with her wonderful sense of humor and quick wit and intelligence.
She touched the lives of countless students, family,and friends,and will be missed!

December 7, 2011

Eileen, I will miss you very much and I'll always remember the good times at Maureen's with the kids and going to see the Messiah at St. Clements and going to the plays at the Court Theatre. You were a wonderful and cherished aunt to your nieces and nephews and I know they loved and cherished you, as did anyone who knew you. Love, Kate Aguria

December 7, 2011

Much love to our dear aunt and best friend - you are at peace.

Michael Bolan

December 6, 2011

Hon. Thomas P Durkin
Hon. Maureen Durkin Roy

I was very sorry to see that you hav lost your sister Eileen. Please accept my condolences.

Hon. Michael B. Bolan

December 5, 2011

Eileen
Goodbye to a good friend.
Linda/Jack Miller
Twin Lakes,Wisconsin

December 5, 2011

Eileen
Good bye to a dear friend
Linda/Jack Miller
Twin Lakes Wi.

December 5, 2011

To: Eileen's Family: I am so sorry I can't be there in person to pay tribute to Eileen. Please know that my thoughts & prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. Love Always, Cousin Patti (Sweeney) Fisher, Las Vegas, Nevada

Connie Brennan

December 5, 2011

Sweet Eileen, you are finally released from your struggle. I read a quote by Julie Burchill, a British author, that's fitting: "Tears are sometimes an inappropriate response to death. When a life has been lived completely honestly, completely successfully, or just completely, the correct response to death's perfect punctuation mark is a smile."

Kathi Furdeck[Fitzgerald]

December 5, 2011

TO: Eileen & family,

The sun may set and the sun may shine and fond ,Irish memories of you,----- will always be ours.

Kathi Furdeck, Brenda Fitzgerald and Colleen Fitzgerald-Chesna

December 4, 2011

Dear EiEi
You were a special sister in law and I will always remember our friendship
Love Barb Lusk

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