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Kathleen McGovern Obituary

McGovern, Kathleen "Kay" (nee Joyce), of Oak Park, passed away at home on December 9, 2011 with her family at her side; beloved wife for over 61 years and best friend of Francis P. "Frank"; loving mother of Kathleen (Gregory V.) Miklusak, Francis P. Jr., Ellen (Harry C.) Johnson, Terry (Trish), Stephen and Patrick; proud grandmother of Ryan P. (Meghan) Miklusak, Matthew F., Daniel P. and Caitlin E. McGovern, Samantha M. Johnson, Alex, Rachel, Kevin and Liam McGovern, Alyssa Lapa and Jessica McGovern; dear sister of the late Stephen and Patrick Joyce, Peggy McCarthy and May Joyce and sister-in-law of the late Helen (the late Bill) Bruno; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday, 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home, 134 South York Road, ( 1/2 mile North of Saint Charles Road), Elmhurst. Friends and family will meet for a Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. at Ascension Catholic Church, 801 S. East Avenue, Oak Park. Interment Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, Hillside. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Ascension Catholic Church, Oak Park. For funeral information please call 1-630-832-0018 or www.gibbonsfuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 11, 2011.

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Debby Carone

December 18, 2011

Ellen, I read about your mom's recent passing and wanted to let you know that our heart goes out to you and your family.

May the loving memories you hold close provide you with comfort and peace.

Our sincerest condolences,
Tom & Debby (Aiardo) Carone

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Debby Carone

December 18, 2011

Ellen, I read about your mom passing and wanted to let you know that my heart goes out to you and your family during this very sad time. In times like these the right words are hard to come by and there is very little we can say or do to take away your sorrow, but we wanted to let you and your family know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

May the loving memories you hold close to your heart light your way down a path of comfort and peace.

Our sincerest condolences,
Tom and Debby (Aiardo) Carone

Please call me at 847-456-6888

Debby Carone

December 18, 2011

Ellen, my heart goes out to you and your family during this very sad time. in times like these the right words are hard to come by and there is very little I can say or do to take away your sorrow, but I wanted to let you know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. May the loving memories you hold close to your heart light your way down a path of comfort and peace.

Our sincerest condolences, Tom & Debby (Aiardo) Carone

Please call me at 847-456-6888

December 12, 2011

Your mom was a very special lady and loved by everyone who knew her. Please know that we share in your grief and extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, May looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow.

The Tofanelli Family, Chicago, IL

The Gibbons Family

December 11, 2011

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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