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Karen McGreevy Obituary

McGreevy, Karen (nee Sipple), 60, June 21, 2008, Oak Lawn, IL, beloved wife of the late John McGreevy, (2008); dear mother of Keith (Kathleen) McGreevy, Kevin McGreevy, and Kelly (Michael) Hesser; cherished grandmother of John, Mary, Tommy, and Brooke; dear sister of Nancy (Edward) Dineen, Thomas Sipple, Joan (Michael) Oswald, and the late Michael Sipple. Karen was a member of St. Agnes Church in Chicago Heights, IL. Resting at Hirsch Funeral Home, 3501 W. Lincoln Hwy. (Rte 30), Matteson, IL where friends may call on Wednesday, June 25, 2008, from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. Funeral Thursday, June 26, 2008, 9 a.m., at chapel, to St. Agnes Church, 1515 Chicago Road, Chicago Heights, IL, 60411. Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. Reverend John Siemianowski, Officiating. Inurnment private. Memorial donations can be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN, 38105. For information or to express your thoughts or memories in the online guest book, 708-748-8031 or www.hirschfuneralhomes.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jun. 24, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Karen McGreevy

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Rose Mary Ditchie

July 24, 2008

Keith, Kelly, Kevin:
I am so sorry to hear the sad news about you mom and dad. (I just heard today, 7/24) Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mrs. Ditchie

Rita Tucker-Davenport

July 14, 2008

To the McGreevy Family, Our Deepest Sympathies go to your family for your losses.

Beverly Hall

July 1, 2008

Dear Kelly and Family
My most heartfelt condolences to you all for your loss. My prayers are with you all daily.

Warmest regards,
Beverly

Kevin and Una Sheehan and family

June 30, 2008

Dear Keith and Anner,
Please accept our condolences on the loss of your mother. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.

Gaines and Neva Beaty

June 26, 2008

Kelly and Family,
We send our Sympathy and Prayers to you all. We are so sorry for your loss and pray that our Heavenly Father will surround you all with His Love and comfort.
Aunt Neva and Uncle Gaines
Blairsville, Ga.

Rosemarie Hall

June 26, 2008

Dear Kelly and Michael, Keith and Anner, and Kevin, I can't express how sad I feel at the loss of Karen and I realize mine can't compare to the grief your family feels. We called her our friend and we were so glad to have known her. We will miss her. We love you Kelly and Mikey and I will pray for you and your family
Mamaw

Roberta A. Naegele

June 25, 2008

Dear Keith, Kevin and Kelly,

I am Roberta Naegele, a member of the Sisters of St. Francis. Karen was in the Postulancy with me until she left to begin her new life which birthed you.

I am shocked to learn of her death. Sudden death is so hard on those left behind. You have the promise of our prayers for you and your families.

Peace and the love of God and friends surround and comfort you!

alicia stern

June 25, 2008

Kelly I am so sorry for your loss, your mom was such a special person. She will be missed by everyone.

Jim Climack

June 25, 2008

With deepest sympathy!

The Climack Family

Jackie Less

June 24, 2008

My mother, Lorraine, (her neighbor) and I send our deepest sympathy to you and your family. I had many talks with Karen when visiting my mother. I really enjoyed our talks, she was a wonderful person. I will miss her.

Matt & Julie Collins

June 24, 2008

We are sorry for your loss and will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers. Our deepest condolences are with you.

Brian & Elizabeth Hendrickson

June 24, 2008

Are thoughts & prayers go out to you & your family. We are here when ever you need us...stay strong.

Jen Hoppe

June 24, 2008

Keith, Kevin, & Kelly:

I am deeply sorry for your loss. I had the pleasure of sitting with you mom at D&E's wedding shower. We gabbed the whole time. She was such a nice person. You and your families are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Rob Reynolds

June 24, 2008

Kevin, Keith and Kelly,

I am sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. I have great memories of your mother from the many baseball games we played growing up.

You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Tina

June 24, 2008

wondering if the husband was John McGreevy that taught Notre Dame High School for girls. He was a great speech teacher. May God Bless you all at this difficult time.

June 24, 2008

Please allow me to express my condolences at this time. I am hopeful that you will find comfort in your loving memories and in God's word, the Bible. "Blessed be...the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation." 2 Corinthians 13:4

Elias & Dyan Valaveris

June 24, 2008

Keith, Kevin & Kelly:

Your families are in our prayers. We are very sorry for your loss. We are here for you whenever you need us.

With Love: Elias, Dyan & Gianna

Kurt /Kathy Henriksen

June 24, 2008

Dear Kevin, Keith and Kelly,
Kurt and I are so deeply sorry to hear about your mother. She was a wonderful woman and will be missed greatly.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of great sorrow.
Kathy and Kurt Henriksen

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