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Iris McGreal Obituary

McGreal, Iris F. (nee Campbell), age 79, late of Oak Lawn, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2002, cherished wife of the late John G. McGreal, devoted mother of Fran and Jackie McGreal, loving sister of Phyllis Mitchell and the late Barbara Brosmer, fond aunt of nine, great-aunt of 28, and great-great aunt of many, cherished life long friend of Bettie (late Robert "Bubs") Bennett and family, long time friend of Dorothy (late Michael) Jercich and family. Member of Johnson Phelps VFW #5220 Women's Auxiliary. Member of Lady McDuff Lodge #45. Funeral service Wednesday, May 22, 2002, at 9:15 a.m. from the Edgar Funeral Home, 10900 S. Cicero Ave., Oak Lawn, to St. John Fisher Catholic Church for Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Worth. Visitation Tuesday from 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Memorial may be made to Little Company of Mary Hospice. Info., 708-423-1600 or 773-723-0876 Visit Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from May 20 to May 21, 2002.

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Chrissy (BoBeena)

May 23, 2002

To the greatest godmothers ever:

Hey Frannie and Jackie, I'm super sorry about your mom, I'll definitely miss her PB&J on toast.O:) I love you guys!

-Chrissy

Thomas J. Marik

May 23, 2002

Fran and Jackie, very sorry to hear about your Mother passing.

mary & mary ann doherty & kopchack

May 22, 2002

Fran:

We are using Cat's computer to send

our condolences.

Cat sends a message that if you want

meet us at Irish Fest this Friday,

we are all going to meet about 6:30

in the bar/reception area (where else?) if not there is a Mass at

Holy Rosary Sunday @ 9:45 a.m. with

a lot of alumni from the class of 70. Including Mrs. Gianotti. Any way

contact any of us thru Cat (She's the

Queen of Ireland now (self proclaimed) with 3 knights serving

her along with a consort (real cute)

a special advisor) Mary is the official

Duchess of Donegal. Please contact us - wer are all still crazy.

Love,

Mary, Mary Ann & QofE (Cat)

Cat Doherty

May 22, 2002

Fran:

Sorry to read about you mom. My

deepest sympathy.



Cathy Doherty

Ellen Miller (nee McGreal)

May 21, 2002

Although we didn't see Iris often, she and Irish John were always spoken of with much love and affection in our house. I was touched by her tremendous love for Fran and Jackie and the closeness they shared. I'll remember her smile and wonderful laugh and keep her in my prayers always.

Kathryn Jercich- Chaulk

May 21, 2002

Some of my very fondest memories evloved around my Aunt Iris. I will cherish them always and love sharing them with my children.

Renee O'Malley

May 21, 2002

I will miss my friend Iris. She was a most gracious person.

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