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Margaret Kavanagh Obituary

Kavanagh, Margaret "Peggy" (nee Barrett), beloved wife of the late John B. Kavanagh, Sr.; loving mother of Anne Kavanagh (Terry Smith), Brian (Meriellen Johnson), Kavanagh, John, Jr. (Ann) Kavanagh and K.C. (Peter) Szakats; dearest grandmother of Connor and Sianna Smith, Jack, Tommy, Matthew and Caroline Kavanagh and Daphne and Peter Szakats; loving sister of Jack (Mary) Barrett and the late Patricia (Roger) Motherway; sister in law of Virginia Kavanagh; fond aunt of Donna Barrett, Susan Orr and Eileen Dougherty. Visitation Thursday 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Donnellan Family Funeral Home, 10045 Skokie Blvd. at Old Orchard Rd. Skokie. Memorial mass Friday, 10:00 a.m. at Misericordia, 6300 Ridge Ave, Chicago, IL 60660. Interment private Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Hillside, IL. Memorials may be made to Misericordia. Info: 847/675-1990 or www.donnellanfuneral.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 30, 2012.

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June 1, 2012

RIP Mrs. Kavanagh! We were so blessed to have you as one of our teachers. God Bless you and your family. My heart goes out to your family.
Monique Varela Ruiz

Renee Jackson

June 1, 2012

Mrs.Kavanagh

After all these years, your students still call you Mrs. Kavanagh. You were a wonderful teacher and my years as a student at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel would not be the same if I did not have you as a teacher. On behalf of my family and I we thank you for your many years of dedication.

With love,

Renee Jackson, OLMC 1983

June 1, 2012

Sending my deepest sympathies and prayers for comfort to the Kavanagh family, and thoughts of gratitude for one of the most influential teachers I have ever had. Mrs. Kavanagh made us feel like we were more than just a class full of ten year-olds, smarter and capable of more than we ourselves believed. Thank you, Mrs. Kavanagh, for that talk we had in the hallway. I think of it often, and smile. With love from Claire, OLMC 1977

John Minas (OLMC Class of 1982)

June 1, 2012

My condolences to the entire family. Mrs Kavanagh was an awesome teacher and will be missed.

Rosalyn Mendoza

June 1, 2012

Dear Mrs. Kavanagh, RIP. you were my 4th grade teacher. I remember you'd bring K.C. to class with you from time to time. I remember your daughter, Anne, came to talk to us kids because she was a famous reporter. She was a great teacher, very warm. and I remember i was having some problems at home and she took me aside privately and asked if i was ok. No one had ever done that to me before, at that age, cared/concerned about ME. RIP dear, sweet Mrs. Kavanagh. YOu were wonderful. May flights of angels sing you and guide you to heaven. Rosalyn Mendoza, OLMC class '82.

May 31, 2012

I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. Please find peace and comfort in Psalms 146:5.

May 31, 2012

Our prayers are with you...Enjoyed knowing Peggy over the years here at the EBA..John and Mary Phillips

Valerie Scott

May 31, 2012

Though I write to offer deepest condolances to the Kavanaugh family I also write to thank you for sharing Mrs. Kavanaugh with all of us who were lucky enough to have experienced her as a teacher and mentor. During this sad time I hope each of you take some measure of comfort in the incredible impact she had on countless lives through her exceptional teaching career. Valerie Scott (OLMC '77) & Adam Scott (OLMC '81).

May 31, 2012

Our deepest sympathies to the entire Kavanagh family on the loss of your beloved Mother and Grandmother. We will keep you in our prayers.
The Robert Kral family

May 31, 2012

Heartfelt prayers to the Kavanagh family. I will remember Peg as much for her great sense of humor and wonderful disposition as I will for her ability in the classroom.

Bob Boyd

Sister Paulette

May 30, 2012

Our deepest sympathies and prayers for all the Kavanaugh's. Thank you for remembering our Misericordia residents, during these hard days.

kristina Dugandzic

May 30, 2012

My deepest sympathies to the Kavanaugh family. Mrs K was the best 4th grade teacher anyone could have. She made a lasting impression on us all. She will be missed but her memory will forever remain. Sending love from Atlanta to her family.

A. and M. Pasic

May 30, 2012

Our deepest condolences to the family as we share in your grief. Mrs. Kavanagh was beloved in our family and will be missed greatly. She leaves us with many wonderful memories that will last forever.

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