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Loretta McDevitt Obituary

McDevitt, Loretta (nee Graham), age 80. Beloved wife of the late Hugh McDevitt, passed away Friday December 23, 2011 surrounded by her family. Loving mother of Kevin (Brenda) Jimmy (Lisa), Patrick (Joyce), Mary (Bruce) Blackstad, Norine (Tom) Kelly, Susan (Paraic) Conneely, Myles and the late Jerome. Very proud nana of 19 and great grandmother of five. Dear sister of James Graham and Norine McNaughton and dear aunt to many nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday 3-9 pm at Cooney Funeral Home 625 Busse Hwy Park Ridge. Funeral Wednesday 10:30 a.m. to St. Pascal Church. Mass at 11:30 a.m. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery, Info 847-685-1002

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 25, 2011.

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February 20, 2021

Miss you, Nana!

July 23, 2012

Ma I miss You,

Tim Chlopowicz

January 3, 2012

We are so sorry about your mom. You are all in our prayers and we'll think about your mom every Christmas like we will our mom. Hang in there and take care.

Tim and Sue Chlopowicz and family.

John and Liz and family Chlopowicz

January 2, 2012

Very sorry for your loss. Your mom was always very kind to me while growing up and hangin with Jerry.

December 30, 2011

Dear Kevin, Brenda & Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your mother's death. It is always so difficult to lose
our parent. My deepest sympathy to all
of you.

Mary Anne Nash Sebby

Susie shuttleworth

December 30, 2011

You are all in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless the McDevitt family.

December 29, 2011

Susan,
I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. I am sorry that I did not make the services as I did not know. May you know that your in my prayers with the rest of the family during this difficult time. Just know that your mother is at rest. Love, Pauline Griffin Romberger

diane murray

December 28, 2011

God Bless you Aunt Loretta.

We will pray for you and be happy that you are in heaven..the most healing place.

Hal & Lois Downs

December 27, 2011

We are very sorry to hear of your mother's passing.
God Bless You and strengthen you in the days to come.
How comforting to know that she is now safely in the arms of the Lord and free from earthly cares and trials.
Praise be to Our Lord and Saviour!

Donna Hay

December 26, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Mrs. McDevitt was a wonderful woman and is now at peace and an angel in Heaven!

Judi Halbeck

December 26, 2011

Dear Kevin and Brenda. My thoughts and prayers are with both of . So sorry to hear about your mother , Kevin. Please accept Rob and my condolences. Judi and Rob

Don Mazza

December 26, 2011

Jimmy my deepest condolences for your lost. Your mother will be missed! I know nothing really can be said to fill your loss but know I feel for you!!
Donny Mazza

Joe and Joyce Quitter

December 26, 2011

We were so sorry to hear of your mom's passing! Our prayers are with you! May you have the peace and comfort of knowing your mom is in heaven! Much love, Joe and Joyce Quitter

Scott Hay

December 26, 2011

So sorry for your loss,Your Mom was a beautiful person,lots of nice memories growing up next door on Bosworth

December 26, 2011

Jimmy and family - so sorry for the loss of your Mother. My prayers are with you. Treasure your memories. Jo Wronke (Linda Teufel's sister)

Joyce Howe

December 26, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. I have good memories of your mom. She was a wonderful person. May she rest in peace. God be with you.

James Doherty

December 25, 2011

I am very sorry for your loss. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.

Janet D'Anna

December 25, 2011

My sympathies to the McDevitt Family. I'm so sorry for your loss.

Michele Flaherty

December 25, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire McDevitt family. Loretta was a strong and good woman. May she rest in peace.

December 25, 2011

The Broken Chain

We little knew that morning that
God was going to call your name.
In life we loved you dearly,
in death we do the same.
It broke our hearts to lose you,
you did not go alone,
For part of us went with you,
the day God called you home.
You left us peaceful memories,
your love is still our guide,
And though we cannot see you,
your always at our side.
Our family chain is broken,
and nothing seems the same,
But as God calls us one by one,
the chain will link again.

Frank J. Kornacker, Jr.

December 25, 2011

Kevin so sorry about the loss of your Mom. May GOD bless her and speed her on her way! Be strong & enjoy your NEW blessing (Molly)!

Laura O'Hayer

December 25, 2011

My sympathies to the whole family. God bless you all.

Deanne McDevitt

December 25, 2011

My deepest condolences to you all. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Her suffering on earth is now over and she is at peace in heaven with her beloved husband. Rest in peace Aunt Loretta

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