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Irene Heery Obituary

Heery, Irene (nee Memenga) Beloved wife of the late Edward; dear mother of Edward (Charlene), Joanne (Michael) Zidonis, Denise, Cynthia Reed and Thomas (Katie); loving grandmother of 11 and great-grandmother of 10; fond sister of the late Donald, late Richard, late Walter, late Mary, late Albert, late Effie, late Kathlyn and the late Orvile; loving aunt of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Monday 9:15 a.m. from the Dalcamo Funeral Home, 470 West 26th St. to Nativity of Our Lord Church, Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. Visitation Sunday 2:00-9:00 p.m. 312-842-8681

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 25, 2015.

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Bob Osborn

October 26, 2018

I am so sorry for your loss, she was my favorite Aunt along with my favorite Uncle Ed. Sorry I found out so late. Love to all...Cuz, Bob Osborn

~ ~ Fr. Dan Brandt, CPD Chaplain

October 27, 2015

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. Irene will be remembered at the Police Mass on Sunday, 08 NOV, 11:00 a.m. at Mercy Home - 1140 W. Jackson Blvd. In the meantime, may family and friends know the healing touch of our all-loving, all-merciful God! [www.ChicagoPCM.org or 312/738-7588]

October 26, 2015

Dear Friends, we were sad to learn of Irene's death. We remember her long term volunteering at Nativity Bingo. She was a feisty little lady, with a sly smile and a quick wit. Her dedication to bingo was unbelievable. She is missed.

Pat and Jim McCormick

Andrea Alinovich

October 26, 2015

Denise, I am so sorry for your loss. I am sorry I could not attend the wake. Prayers to you and your family.

Mary Kay Barton

October 25, 2015

You are in my prayers.

Edward. N Robertson

October 25, 2015

Dear Eddie, Char and Family
My sincere condolences, very sorry to hear of your loss. I am sorry that I cannot make the wake, I had some surgery on Friday.

Sincerely,
Ed, Carolyn Robertson and Family

Barbara Lonergan Hamilton

October 25, 2015

Tommy, so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

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25

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Dalcamo Funeral Home

470 West 26th St, Chicago, IL 60616

Oct

26

Funeral

9:15 a.m.

Dalcamo Funeral Home

470 West 26th St, Chicago, IL 60616

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26

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

Nativity of Our Lord Church

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