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Joan Cahill Obituary

Cahill, Joan T. (nee McGuire), July 3rd, age 77, beloved wife of the late Robert B., loving mother of Terry (Evelyn), Mike (Cathy), Bob (Carole) Cahill, Meg (Bill) McGovern, Aileen Cahill (Jeff Zuiker), Kathleen (Terry) Sheridan and Paul (Janet) Cahill, dear grandmother of Melissa, Sean, Meagan, James, Mary Kate, Kira and Sam Cahill, Erin and Luke McGovern, Max and Madeleine Zuiker and Brooke, Liam and Joe Sheridan, great-grandmother of Brandi, Ashley, Rebecca and Fallon, sister of the late Patsy (Ed) Pratt, Peggy (Jack) Ahern and Bob (the late Margie) McGuire, aunt of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Friday, 9:15 a.m., from Donnellan Funeral Home, 10525 S. Western Ave., to St. Barnabas Church, 10134 S. Longwood Dr. Mass 10 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Visitation Thursday, 3 to 9 p.m. Retired nurse and Board member at Little Company of Mary Hospital, Docent for Chicago Architecture Foundation. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Alzheimer's Assn, 4709 Golf Rd., Suite 1015, Skokie, IL, 60076, appreciated. 773-238-0075 Sign guestbook at: www.donnellanfuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Jul. 5 to Jul. 6, 2006.

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Chuck & Mary Shilney

July 10, 2006

Mike, our deepest sympathy at the loss of your Mother. We were on vacation so couldn't attend the visitation. Please know you and your family are in our prayers.

Maurice, Judy, Kelly and Tom Corcoran

July 9, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. Meg,please call us if we can help you in any way.

Margaret Carroll

July 8, 2006

I was so sorry to read that Joan had died. I extend my deepest sympathy to her family and to all others who knew and loved her. Over the years, Joan was a great help to me in encouraging her Academy of Our Lady (Longwood) classmates to attend the A.O.L. Alumnae Association's reunions. I'll always remember Joan's smile and her sense of humor. Surely her generous spirit will remain with us.



Marge Carroll,

president,

Academy of Our Lady

Alumnae Association

Catherine Marshall

July 7, 2006

Cahill children, you have my deepest sympathy. Your Mom and i worked together for many years @ Little Company of Mary. Joan will be missed.

Jon Walker

July 6, 2006

Paul, Sorry to hear of your mom's passing. Rich Deiters told me. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Jon Walker (Springfield, IL.)

Kelly Reid

July 5, 2006

Sending much love and sympathy to my Chicago cousins. My grandparents Tim and Catherine Walsh (Aunt Honey to some) always talked fondly of Joan and her family. I remember rollerskating on her kitchen floor once. She always kept my mom updated with the latest Chicago news. May she live in your hearts forever.

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