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Gertrude O'Reilly Obituary

O'Reilly, Gertrude C. (nee O'Halloran), beloved wife of the late Francis G., loving mother of F. Patrick (Carmen), Thomas G. (Mary Ann), Michael J. (Maureen), R. David and Peggy (Stanley) Bachusz, devoted grandmother of ten, fond sister of Richard (Josephine) O'Halloran, the late Marie (Joe) Malecki, Edward (the late Eileen) O'Halloran, Madeline (the late Joe) Bouska, Charles (the late Marie) O'Halloran, Thomas, John (the late Theresa) O'Halloran, Patricia (John) Hofsteadter and Lois (the late Thomas) Connors, also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral Saturday, December 14, 9:30 a.m. from Ryan- Parke Funeral Home, 120 S. Northwest Hwy., (2 blks. s. of Touhy), Park Ridge, to St. Paul of the Cross Church, Mass 10 a.m. Interment All Saints Cemetery. Visitation Friday, 3 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Alzheimer's Assn. appreciated. Info., ryan- parke.com Visit Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 12, 2002.

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Lois Warner

December 13, 2002

Peggy

So sorry to hear about your Mother's death. My deepest sympathy to you & your family.

Lois Warner

Kathy Connors-Hambidge

December 12, 2002

Pat, Michael, Tom, David, Peggy, & Families,

Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Am thinking of happy times with Aunt Gert, and know Mom is glad they are together again.

Love, Kathy

Claudia Gunderson

December 12, 2002

Dear O'Reilly Family,



Please accept our heartfelt sympathies to your family on the loss of your dear mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. As the blessing says, May God Hold Her in the Palm of His Hand until you see her again.



Sincerely,



The Gundersons

Claudia, George and Andy

The Staff of Ryan-Parke Funeral Home

December 12, 2002

Offering our deepest sympathies during this time.

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