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Joanne Mackey Obituary

Mackey, Joanne Marie (nee Sheehan), Cook County Sheriff Community Service. Loving wife of the late Richard J. Mackey, beloved mother of Richard (Laura) Mackey, Michael (Sharyl) Mackey, Colleen (Brad) Wilcox, and Daniel (Shane) Mackey. Cherished grandmother of Bridget, Meaghan, Jackson, Brady, and Sydney Mackey, Amber, Brandon and Jessica Wilcox. Dearest sister of James (the late Kathy) Sheehan, and Kathleen (James) Ryan. Fond sister-in-law of Alice (the late Dick) Harriett, Mary (Joe) Russo, the late Jack (the late Yola) Mackey, and the late James (Pat) Mackey. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Monday at 9:15 am from the Cooney Funeral Home 625 Busse Hwy., Park Ridge to St. Paul of The Cross Church for 10am Mass of Christian Burial. Visitation Sunday 3-9pm. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Please omit flowers, donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated. 847-685-1002.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jul. 17, 2011.

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Joe Hernandez Sr.

July 19, 2011

Dear Mackey Family: Unfortunately, I learned of Mrs. Mackey passing too late and I am so sorry. The Mackey family will always have a special part in the Hernandez household, both parents always at our Dunham Park Baseball games with Coach Mackey at my side keeping me sane.....some precious memories of your Mom and Dad will always make us smile.....my deepest condolences to the family.

Maggie Mulhern-Burke

July 18, 2011

Dear Colleen, Mike, Dan and Rich,
My heartfelt sympathies to you at this time. I just found out today. Your mom was such a lovely lady with a beautiful smile and a genuine welcome for me whenever I saw her. Her love and pride for all of you is a model for all parents. God bless all of you through this difficult time.

Ray Ernst

July 18, 2011

Rich, Mike & Dan,
Sorry, I was unable to make your moms service. May you and your extended families continue to carry on your moms spirit. Having lost my mom within the last year I still feel her loss but feel her spirit. I want to send you my condolences during this difficult time.

Julie Hernandez-Tomlin

July 18, 2011

To The Mackey Family:
Andy and I just learned of your mom's passing. We are very, very sorry. She was such a wonderful, kind woman. Our deepest condolences to all of you.
With Much Love ,Andy and Julie(Hernandez)Tomlin

Lynn McQueary

July 18, 2011

Dear Mackey Family,

Your dear mother was the most kind and loving friend. Over lunch or by phone, our conversations centered around family. Oh how she loved her children, their spouses and grandchildren! May that same love comfort and console you during this difficult time. My sincere sympathy.

Maribeth O'Malley

July 18, 2011

To Jim Sheehan & family; I was so saddened to hear about Joannes passing. It was a privledge to know her; she was such a wonderful lady, so kind, friendly and compassionate. May God bless her and the entire family. Maribeth O'Malley

Bobby Hendrickson

July 18, 2011

Dear Rich,
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of you beloved mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your Family through these rough times.

Phil McGovern

July 18, 2011

Dear Mackey Family,

My sincere condolences on the loss of your mother. Please know my prayers are with you during this time.

Angie Passarelli

July 18, 2011

Dear Mike: So sorry to hear about your ma. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Your friend Angie

July 18, 2011

Dan and Shane,

So sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Tom and Mary Fuller

Mariann Funkhouser

July 18, 2011

Your mom was a wonderful lady. May all of your good memories help you in this
sad time.
Mariann Funkhouser
(Dunham Park 1980's)

Kathy & Tom Barrett & Family

July 18, 2011

To Rich, Mike, Colleen, Dan & Families
We are deeply sadden by the passing of our dear Aunt Joanne. Please know you are in our prayers. May God bless and keep her, may she rest in peace. Aunt Joanne will be deeply missed! God bless you all during this sorrowful time!!

Mary Ellen Mack

July 17, 2011

So sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. Please accept my deepest condolences and know that she will always watch over you.

July 17, 2011

Dan sorry to her about the loss of your mom.MY prayers go out to you and the entire family,just by the judgement of your character I know she had a wonderful life. Chikara Sims "Rick CLC

July 17, 2011

Mike and Dan and family, we are very sorry to hear about your loss. Our condelences to you and your family. Iur thoughts are with you during this difficult time.

Adriana and Joe Flerlage

July 17, 2011

Mike, please accept our sympathies for the loss of your mother. Our prayers go out to you,Sharyl,and the Mackey family at this time of great sorrow.

Tom and MaryLee Riley

July 17, 2011

So sorry for your loss. I will keep all of you in my prayers.
Gloria Demma Greifelt
SRB Class of '77

Joseph Zosky

July 17, 2011

Mike,

Our prayers and sympathies go out to you and your family as you endure the loss of your dear mother. Knowing you, we are certain she is in God's hands continuiong her love and support to you and your familiy. We wish you blesings of strength and peace of heart in your grief.

Susan & Joe Zosky

Brother David Galinski, FSC

July 17, 2011

Please accept my prayers and best wishes at this difficult time!! I know your Mom is now enjoying the rewards of a life well lived. I can't make the wake, but I will attend the funeral mass.
Your Mom will be remembered by the Brothers in our prayers!
Love,
Brother David Galinski, FSC
Saint Patrick High School

July 17, 2011

Mike..and Richard,

Condolences on the death of your mother. A note is in your locker at Ridgemoor.
Br. Konrad

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