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Kathleen Calkins Obituary
Kathleen "Sis" R. Calkins, nee Riley, age 85, passed away November 18, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Patrick "Butch" Calkins. Loving mother of Mary Frances Farrelly, the late Brian, Nora Loies, Patrick (Lily), Kathleen Cooper, the late Frankie (Collette), Marty, Tommy, Michael, Terry, Joey (fiancé Gina), and Tim (Michelle). Caring grandmother of Katie, Frankie, Molly, Owen, Maggie, Jay, Joanne, Dennis, Annrita Velardi, Seth, Emily Wellman, Jessie Baxter, Ray, Moses, Emma, Audrey, Martin, Olivia, Terry, Sarah, Tommy, Mary, Angelina, Chloe, Maeve and Lucy. Great-grandmother of 11. Visitation Friday, November 20th, from 5:00 – 8:00 pm at Olson Burke/Sullivan Funeral & Cremation Center, 6467-77 N. Northwest Hwy, (one block north of Devon), Chicago 60631. Due to Covid precautions, there will be a limit of 10 people inside the funeral home at one time. Funeral Mass and burial will be private, but friends and extended family are invited to join the live stream Mass from St. Paul of the Cross Parish at 10:00 am on Saturday, November 21st, at spc-church.org/mass-videos Arrangements entrusted to Olson Burke/Sullivan Funeral & Cremation Center. Info 773-774-3333 or www.obsfuneralandcremation.com
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Mary Geraghty
November 22, 2020
My sincere condolences to the Calkins family. “Aunt Sis” was a great lady and will be missed by so many. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Mary Geraghty
Jack McGrail
November 21, 2020
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Calkins family during this difficult time. Thinking of you, wishing you hope in the midst of sorrow, comfort in the midst of pain. Sis was a great friend to our Mom, Mary McGrail, and she will be greatly missed.
Jack McGrail and Family
Patricia Karnick
November 20, 2020
Condolences to all of Sis Calkins family from Pat Karnick and family. Sis was a special friend to all who knew her and always had a smile on her face. She will be dearly missed. Prayers for all the family.
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Mather Social Committee
November 20, 2020
Deepest condolences from Kathleen's Mather Family. We all have many fond memories of Kathleen.
Maida Sugrue
November 19, 2020
Sad to hear of the death of a wonderful woman, Sis, as we knew her. have great memories of her kindness to my family through many years at St Pricilla parish and school. Sincere condolences to all the family .My prayers are with you during these sad days.
Denise McMcmanaman
November 19, 2020
Aunt Sis will be missed, we have many fond memories of her. Family picnics, singing around the campfires. I remember being in her kitchen and watching her make lunches for all the kids! She was a pro! She had a small surprise 13th birthday party for me that I will always remember. All your family are in our thoughts and prayers, God bless and comfort you, love Denise Keegan McManaman.
Brian and Amy McPartlin Family
November 19, 2020
I was so sorry to hear of the passing of "Sis". A truly lovely lady. My deepest sympathies to the Calkins Family and to all of those who were fortunate to call her friend. "Death leaves a heartache no one can heal; Love leaves a memory no one can steal." Such great memories of this wonderful lady and the many decades of friendship shared between the Calkins and McPartlin Families.
Maurita Calkins
November 18, 2020
Frank and I were sorry to hear of Sis’ passing. We are sorry for your loss
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