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Katherine McNichols Obituary

McNichols, Katherine M. "Kay" (nee O'Connor), beloved wife of the late Richard Lahey and the late John T. McNichols (former Business Manager of Local #17 Heat & Frost Insulators). Loving mother of Patricia (John) Geist, the late John Lahey, Richard McNichols, Kathleen Comans, Norine McNichols, John (Mary) McNichols, Eileen (James) Juchcinski, William and Thomas (Patrice) McNichols, 23 cherished grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren, dear sister of Dorothy (late Tom) Hutchings, the late Frank and late Thomas O'Connor and the late Gertrude (late Robert) Lund. Resting at the Central Funeral Chapel, 6158 S. Central Ave., Chicago. Funeral Tuesday, April 6, 2004, at 9:45 a.m., to St. Symphorosa Church. Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. Visitation Monday, 2 to 9 p.m. Member of Daughters of Isabella Archbishop Weber Circle and former member of St. Symphorsa Super Club. 773-581-9000

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 5, 2004.

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