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Helen Munroe Obituary

Munroe, Helen M. (nee McAleer), age 89, beloved wife of the late Michael F. Munroe Sr., loving mother of Sally (Patrick) Sharkey, Barbara (John) Diamond, Mary (Tommy) Reidy, Jim, John, Michael (Mary) and the late Patsy (Bob) Geiser, loving grandmother of "Nanny" to Christopher, Jane, Tim and Kathleen Geiser, Neil and Claire Sharkey, Brendan and Marty Diamond; Sean, Jimmy and Ciara Reidy; Megan, Tim, Matt and Steven Munroe; Danny and Brian Munroe; Kelly, Erin, Mike and Kevin Munroe, cherished sister to Leo (Pat) McAleer and the late Vincent, Joseph and Mary (Jim) Coffey, special sister-in-law to Eileen Munroe and Attracta McAleer. Treasured aunt and great-aunt to many. Lifelong friend to Marge McNulty. Visitation at Cooney Funeral Home, 625 Busse Hwy., Park Ridge, Friday, from 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Saturday, 10:45 a.m., to St. Paul of the Cross Church, 320 S. Washington, Park Ridge. Mass at 11:30 a.m. Interment Mt. Carmel, Hillside, IL, 708-449-8300. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Misericordia/Heart of Mercy Center, 6300 N. Ridge Ave., Chicago, IL, 60660. For info: 847-685-1002 www.cooneyfuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Dec. 4 to Dec. 5, 2008.

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Jim & Jeannine Bergles

December 14, 2008

John and family, I just heard the news and wish to express our deepest sympathies in the loss of your mother, she will be greatly missed. In this time of sorrow please find peace in your faith. May God bless and keep you in this time of grief.

Mike & Sue Shippert

December 7, 2008

Jim & family, Mike & family..So sorry..our thoughts & prayers are with you all..Love, Mike & Sue

Donna Corcoran

December 6, 2008

Sincere condolences to all of Helen's family. While I didn't know her well, I was always extremely impressed with her. She was a very classy person. I'm so sorry for your loss.

Bill and Rita Cooke

December 6, 2008

Barbara and famiy...

So sorry to hear about you mom.
Know our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Scott Ferree

December 5, 2008

Jim and Mike, I am saddened to learn of the passing of your mother. You guys have meant a lot to me over the years and it is truly your mother that I should thank for that! As parents, our legacy is lived out through our children and your mom did a great job of instilling the values and beliefs that you and your children now bring to the world. My prayers are with you in this difficult time.

John Sternberg

December 5, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

David King

December 5, 2008

I just received an email from Pat McLaughlin, my sincere sympathy goes out to Jim, Mike and the entire Munroe family at this time, God bless.

Jeff & Sue Bogdan

December 5, 2008

Jim, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Kevin Vacey

December 5, 2008

Jim,Mike and Munroe family, I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Patricia McLaughlin

December 5, 2008

On behalf of the staff and membership of the Illinois Movers' and Warehousemen's Association, we extend our sincere and heartfelt sympathy to the Munroe and McAleer family. They have been a part of the Illinois Movers family for many years, and this is a sad time for us all.

Patricia McLaughlin, Executive Director

Nancy Guettler

December 5, 2008

My Mom called me to let me know of Helen's death. I have many fond memories of "Hurricane Helen." I can only imagine your loss and want you to know I think of your family often - you will all always hold a place in my heart. Fondly, Nancy Wurtz Guettler

DAN AND JODI DOHR

December 4, 2008

We were so sorry to hear about your MOTHER. We know she was very special to all of your family.

RON AND PAT DOHR

December 4, 2008

We offer our sincere sympathy on the loss of your MOTHER. She was a dear.
Please know we share your sorrow.

Jim Callan

December 4, 2008

Best wishes from the Callan Family at Haviland-Callan Allied
Jim - Melissa - Pete -Brandon

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