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Lois O'Connell Obituary

O'Connell, Lois H. (nee McMahon), 80, devoted wife of James A., loving mother of Francy (Michael) Pratt, Chris (Mike) McAleer, Cassy, Marynell (Norm) Greer, Barbara (John) Hoyt and Anne Clare, beloved grandmother of Katie, Brian, Maureen, Clare, Maura, Matt, Neil, Marygrace, Maggie and Molly, fond sister of Edward (Katie) McMahon and Kathy (Bill) Drennan, dear aunt of many, daughter of the late Edward and Frances (nee Gilfeather) McMahon, 1949 graduate of Rosary College. Visitation at Ahlgrim Funeral Home, 567 S. Spring Rd., Elmhurst, from 2 to 8 p.m. Sunday. Prayers Monday, October 29, 2007, 8:45 a.m., to Visitation Catholic Church. Mass 9:30 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Masses appreciated or donations to Priests for Life, P.O. Box 141172, Staten Island, NY, 10314 or www.priestsforlife.org. Arrangement by: Williams-Kampp Funeral Home. Info: 630-834-3515 or www.ahlgrim.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 28, 2007.

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Arthur & Moria Waddy

October 29, 2007

Mary

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Chrissy Murphy

October 28, 2007

Dear O'Connell Family, Our Love, & Prayers are with you. Love, The Murphy Family

John Stride

October 27, 2007

Marynell and Norm
John and I are so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Give my love to your dad and family
Sarah and John Stride and Family

Paula Browne

October 26, 2007

Chris-

I am so sorry to hear about your mother's passing. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Pam Gruley

October 26, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We are so sorry.

Mary, Mike & Michael Platt

October 26, 2007

Dear Chris and Mike,
Our sincerest sympathies on the loss of your mother, Lois. Our hearts go out to you during this time of sorrow and you're in our thoughts and prayers.

Brian Riordan

October 26, 2007

MARYNELL,
So sorry for you loss. You are in our thoughts.

Brian and Megan Riordan

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