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Gloria McGarr Obituary

McGarr, Gloria Reilly Terrific lady and great teacher of Life's Lessons. Beloved wife of the late Emmett, mother of five-they know who they are. Grandmother of eight-two were her favorite and they know who they are. Member of The Club. She died of a Tuesday. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Park Lawn School, 10833 S. LaPorte, Oak Lawn, IL, 60453. Visitation and funeral were held privately. I19 - - - -

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 28, 2003.

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Kathy (Kipp) Ferrara

December 31, 2003

Dear McGarr Family,



I'm very sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom. I will always remember her as a very gentle and kind person.

Carol Zimmy

December 30, 2003

Dear McGarr Family,



Your mom was a class act! We so enjoyed her sense of humor when we would go out to our "Mother's Lunches". Pat Pratt and your mom would have us howling all through lunch. Can you imagine the laughter in Heaven right now? Most of our mother's Club are there now--Adie Smith, Jo Geis,Mary Senkpeil, Helen Maty, Mary Davis, Pat Pratt, Gerry Barger, Marge Plucinski, Lois holmstrom, and I've probably missed some names. We are the ones that are hurting--those left behind! I miss their faces, their consol, and their laughter. I just know there is a special table up there that is labelled "Park Lawn Mother's Club"! My whole-hearted sympathy to all of you!



carol Zimmy

Fred Zimmy

December 30, 2003

Dear McGarr Family,

Your mother was a great friend to have. She will be missed by all. We had some fun times at Park Lawn Bingo and other events at PL.

Jim Weise

December 29, 2003

Dear McGarr Family:

In sending along the sincerest condolences of the Park Lawn staff and members of our organization, please know that I also do it with a smile in tribute to a life well lived. Gloria will be remembered as a vital and smart woman of good humor who truly cared about others - what better legacy and lesson for us can there be ?

Peace be with you all.

Irene Burke

December 28, 2003

I lost touch with Gloria after some of our daughters left the Girl Scouts, but I will always remember what an interesting and no-nonsense and loving person she was.

Your Friends at Park Lawn Home

December 28, 2003

Paul, Phyllis and the McGarr Family-



Our hearts and prayers are with you all. Your mom was a wonderful, witty and kind person. We were all blessed to know her and she will be missed. Please let us know if we can do anything to help. We love you.

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