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Kathleen Crehan Obituary

Crehan, Kathleen T. (nee Cavanaugh), age 67, loving wife of Martin, devoted mother of Sheila (Mike Manz), Brian (Debbie), Maureen (Roger) Linde, Kathleen (Jim) Collins, Brenda (Adrian) McVeigh and Michael (Jelene), cherished grandmother of Brian, Bridget, Kevin, Maggie, Nora, Brendan, Daniel and Megan, beloved daughter of the late Michael and Nora Cavanaugh, dear sister of Mamie (Jay) Griffin, Dan (Kay), Mike (Terry) and John (Edie), fond aunt of many and a great-friend to all. Visitation Thursday, 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Friday, 9:45 a.m., from Andrew J. McGann & Son Funeral Home, 10727 S. Pulaski Rd., to St. Mary Star of the Sea Church. Mass 10:30 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA, 22312. 773-783-7700/708-423-5400

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 31, 2008.

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Love, Sheila

February 19, 2008

Missing you everyday, Mom. You've been such a bright light in our lives. I am so thankful to you for the many precious memories. What a great Mom! Thinking of you so much today with lots of love. Happy Birthday!

Lisa, Daren, & Jim

February 19, 2008

We want to extend our deepest sympathy to you during the loss of your mom. We will keep you in our thoughts & prayers. With sympathy,

Lenore and Tom Manz

February 19, 2008

We were sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. Know you were very close to her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We send our love,

Bonnie & Mike Moore

February 16, 2008

When we heard of your mom's passing, we wanted you to know we are thinking of you. A mother is a precious person in our lives. Remember the good memories & they are always with us. With deepest sympathy,

Mary & Norman Davis & Family

February 16, 2008

We were so sorry to hear about the loss of your Mom. I am glad that I got to meet her at your wedding. Take Care,

Ed Dunseath

February 9, 2008

I was very shocked to hear of the passing of your beloved Mother. Please accept my heartfelt condolences.
Very Sincerely,

Kathy Fregin

February 9, 2008

I was surprised and saddened to hear that Sheila's Mom had passed away. I will be keeping you in my thoughts & prayers.
With sympathy,

Evelyn & Yvon Arseneau

February 8, 2008

We are so sorry for the loss of your mother. Sheila, I thought about all the stories you've told me about your mother and I hope all your good memories and the comfort of your family and friends give you some peace during this difficult time. Your are close in our thoughts.
Sincerely,

Rita Schmidt (Sterling)

February 8, 2008

I am so sorry to hear about your Mom. My fondest memory of your mother was her making us hot tea. Don't add cream to lemon! Please know that you are all in my thoughts & prayers.
Love,

Carolina & Peter Stock

February 8, 2008

We have been thinking of you and holding you close to our hearts. We continue to do so. Take care.
Love,

Frank Szafranski

February 8, 2008

Dear Mr Crehan and family,
Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this very sad time. Your dedication and love for each other is an inspiration to all of us. God Bless
Frank and Mary Szafranski at Ameriprise

Karen Cobe Watson

February 4, 2008

Dear Katie, I can't believe you left and I didn't get to say good bye. You have been my most devoted phone pal of 45 years, no-one can take your place. From our day's at St. Vincent's, to our tea visits in Lemont,I have the best memories of the most wonderful friendship! I was so thrilled when you and Marty moved to Lemont. Finally, we got to visit face to face. I thought we would be great grannies together! I already miss you. My daily prayers for you and your family. Karen Watson.

Kareena Beckman

February 4, 2008

Dear Marty and Family
May your happiest memories of your wife and mother lighten the sorrow of your loss.
My deepest condolences,
Kareena Beckman

Dawn Hansen (Plywaczewski)

February 3, 2008

Dear Mr. Crehan & Family,
My sincere condolences to you & the family. I have always thought of you all often thru the years & when I would see Mike at my nephew, Steven's, get togethers. Know that you are all in my prayers. I have cherished all the fun times in our old neighborhood, we had many of them. God bless you all.

Terry Malcom Downey

February 2, 2008

Mr. Crehan, Maureen & Family,

I am so sorry for your loss. I have so many fond memories of discussions with Mrs. Crehan when I was over hanging with Mo. What an amazing and wonderful lady. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Love,
Terry

Mr. and Mrs. Jim Malcom

February 1, 2008

We are saddened by the loss of your Mom. We know how close knit your family is.

Will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers.

Our daughter Terry has such fond memories of knowing all of you.

Katie Murphy

February 1, 2008

Dear Mo and Crehan Family,
I was sorry to hear about your mom. Whenever you told stories about her she reminded me much of my own mom. You are in my prayers. Give your dad a hug from me. Katie Murphy

Gail Mahoney

February 1, 2008

We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with y'all at this very sad time. Kathy, Brenda and Maggie, we are saying special prayers for you...
John, Gail, Patrice and Matthew M.

Marcia Bufka

February 1, 2008

Kathy,Jim and family,

We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this very difficult time. I wish we were able to be there for you.
Our love to all,

Dave,Marcia,Jay and Adam

Rachel Bolzan

February 1, 2008

I want to thank Mrs.Crehan for her wisdom and love. Even when she was hospitalized she gave me a gift for my new baby boy, she remembered me as a new nurse at mercy hospital. My condolences and prayers to your family.

Sandy Lococo

January 31, 2008

Sorry For your Loss , may God give you peace.

Mary Kay Salari

January 31, 2008

We are so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and your family and sending prayers your way.
Much Love,
Ted,MaryKay,Julia,Joey Salari
(Friends of Sheila and Mike in Sarnia)

Helen Morrissey

January 31, 2008

Dearest Katie,
Forgive me, I always thought we'd have more time ... never thought you'd go so soon. Thank you for a lifetime of happy memories which I'll treasure always. My friend, I miss you so.

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