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Julie McGrath Obituary

McGrath, Julie A. (nee Famera), 50, beloved wife of Joseph, devoted mother of Jesse and Sarah, loving daughter of Jerry and Mary (nee Klacka) Famera, dearest sister of Jerry (Joyce), Diane (Ed) Higgins, Jack (Mary), James, Lill (Bill) Stark and Dan (Linda), fond daughter-in-law of Carol and the late Robert McGrath, sister-in-law of Julie (Kevin) Melfi and Salley McGrath, also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral Saturday, 8:30 a.m., from Chapel Hill Gardens South Funeral Home, 11333 S. Central Ave., Oak Lawn, to St. Christina Church. Mass 9:30 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Visitation Friday, 3 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Kidney Cancer Association, 1234 Sherman Ave., Suite 203, Evanston, IL 60202 or Carinbridge.org. For info: 708-636-1200.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 12, 2004.

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John and Rose Martin

November 24, 2004

Just learned of Julie's death yesterday. She was precious part of our Meditation group at Cancer Support Center in Homewood. We had missed her gentle presence. We are saddened by the loss of such a dear person. Our love and sympathy. Friends of Julie

Jack Canzona

November 15, 2004

Please accept my condoloences on this tragic loss. Also, please share my sympathy with Mr. and Mrs. Famera as well as Jim.

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