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Helen McCarthy Obituary

McCarthy, Helen (nee Jerebich) Age 85, in God's Care on March 31, 2014. Beloved wife of the late James, CPD; loving mother of Janet (John) Wappel, Nancy (the late Bill, CFD) Kleinick, James (Elaine), John and Mark (Julie) McCarthy; dear grandma of Kevin (Megan), John, Mick, Matthew, Corey, Amanda (Joey), Kathleen, Ana, Trevor, Dylan, Devin and Bailey; devoted sister of Lillian Gaska and the late Anna Senica, Mary Tarvainis, Rose Groth, Theresa Klouda, Blanche Pickens and Joseph Jerebich; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Saturday 9:00a.m. - 10:30a.m. at St. Rita of Cascia Shrine Chapel 7740 S. Western Ave., Chicago, IL 60620. (Enter at stoplight on 77th and Western). Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30a.m. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. Memorials to Alzheimer's Association (Greater Illinois Chapter) 8430 W. Bryn Mawr, Suite 800, Chicago, IL 60631 are most appreciated. For Funeral Info: Heeney-Laughlin Funeral Directors 708-636-5500 or www.heeneyfh.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 4, 2014.

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Michele Stuebe

April 5, 2014

Janet,Nancy,Johnny,Jimmy and Mark,
I am so sorry for the loss of such a wonderful woman your Mother. I remember only happy times at your house when I was young. Your Mom always had a smile on her face and just a sweet way about her in my memories. As much as she will be missed by you all she is probably so happy to be reunited with your Dad and all the other Jerbic's & McCarthy's whom have gone before her. She will be missed but was blessed to be so loved.

Jayne Smith

April 4, 2014

Janet,Nancy,Jimmy,Johnny and Mark,

I am so sorry for your loss. Your mom was always special to me. She played such a huge role in my childhood and left me with so many wonderful memories. I will forever miss her and think of her always. RIP Auntie Helen.

Eileen Kleinick

April 4, 2014

Nancy, Janet, John and Mark, your mother was such a sweet woman. Our fondest memories are from when Kevin and Mick were just little guys and we would attend parties at Bill and Nancy's. Your mom always made us feel so welcomed and love to tell stories about her grandkids and family. Mark was still pretty young then, now with a lovely family of his own. She was so devoted to your Dad and missed him so much. They raised a beautiful family. They are together again and watching over all of you. All of our love, Jimny and Eileen Kleinick

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Memorial Events
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Apr

5

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

St. Rita of Cascia Shrine Chapel

7740 S. Western Ave. , Chicago, IL

Apr

5

Mass of Christian Burial

10:30 a.m.

St. Rita of Cascia Shrine Chapel

7740 S. Western Ave., Chicago, IL

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Heeney-Laughlin Funeral Directors - Chicago Ridge

6116 West 111th Street, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415

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