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Esther O'Mara Obituary
Sister Esther C. O'Mara, beloved Sister of the IBVM for 72 years. Cherished daughter of the late Leslie J. & Esther C. nee Barker. Dear sister of Rev. William T. O'Mara, & the late Mary Doris & Howard Morin, John O'Mara, Richard O'Mara, & Michael & Barbara O'Mara. Loving aunt of Mary Morin, Paul (Maureen), Jane, Tom (Edna) Morin, Beth (Darin) Jones, Patrick (Susan) O'Mara, Kathleen O'Mara, & the late Dan Morin, & Peter Morin. Proud great aunt of many nieces & nephews. Prayer Service & Visitation Friday, January 5th at 3:00 pm at Mercy Chapel, 10044 S. Central Park in Chicago, followed by a Time of Remembrance from 6:00 pm until 6:45 pm. Mass of Christian Burial at 7:00 pm. Friends & family will meet at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery on Saturday, January 6th at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary, IBVM Office of Development, P.O. Box 508 Wheaton, IL 60187 (630.682.9097) would be greatly appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to Thompson & Kuenster Funeral Home. thompsonkuensterfuneralhome.com 708-425-0500
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Joan Matson
January 5, 2024
Farewell, my dear friend. Although we knew this day had to come doesn't
make the sorrow any less. You are now safe with Our Lord. Joan
Fr. Ted Weitzel
January 3, 2024
Sr. Esther O´Mara is in heaven because she led the little children to Jesus. I have offered a Mass for her.
Fr Ted Weitzel
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