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Margaret McCarthy Obituary

McCarthy, Margaret Mary (nee Bourke), beloved wife of the late William J., loving mother of Maureen (Robert) Gamboney, William Jr. (Catherine), Margaret (Joseph) Bidinger, Sheila and Jeannine (Steven) Sauck. Caring grandmother of Michelle, Joe, Nicole (Nick) Nichols and Sam Gamboney, Ryan (Kelly), Logan, Stephanie and Caitlyn McCarthy and Warren and Paul Biggins and Anthony and Phil Loconsole and Elizabeth, Katherine, Gunther, Rutger and Wolfgang Sauck. Great-grandmother of Liam and Griffin. Dearest sister of William (Barbara), Edward (Eleanore) and the late Thomas (Sharon) Bourke. Devoted daughter of the late William and Palms Bourke. Fond sister-in-law of Dorothy (the late Burrell) Williams and Thomas McCarthy, USN. Aunt of many. Memorial contributions may be made to Ascension Parish 808 S. East Av. Oak Park, IL 60304 or Misercordia Heart of Mercy 6300 N. Ridge Av. Chicago, IL 60660. Visitation Friday, December 11th 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at PETERSON BASSI FUNERAL HOME/GAMBONEY & SON DIRECTORS, 6938 W. North Ave. (three blocks east of Harlem) Chicago. Funeral Saturday, 10:00 a.m. from the Funeral Home to Ascension Church, Oak Park for Mass at 11:00 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Info 708-848-6661.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 11, 2009.

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Nancy Smith

December 22, 2009

Dear Maureen,Bill, Margie, Sheila and Jeannine,

I was so sorry to hear of the your Mom's death. Marge was a great neighbor for many years when we lived at 834 Scoville. May she rest in peace and be joined with your father and my parents in her heavenly reward. Peace to you all at this difficult time.

Love,

Nancy Wiaduck Smith

Corky Yaccino

December 21, 2009

Jeannine, Sheila, Margie, Maureen and Bill:
My deepest condolences to all of you, and also my sincere apologies for not attending the funeral. Somehow, we were not contacted about her passing or I would have been there. I read about it in this week's Ascension Dome. Please let me know if there is anything I can do. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I truly understand the loss of your mother, and I will personally miss her.

Corky Yaccino (nee Manning)

Bonnie von Ebers

December 13, 2009

Sheila, Anthony, Phil & Family,
You are all in our thoughts and prayers. We are so sorry to hear about your loss. May peace be with you through this holiday season.
Love,
The von Ebers Family

Darlene Tunstall-Conklin

December 11, 2009

Dearest Margie and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Know that God is keeping mom close and that she is still with you, with great memories and lives strong in each of you. No more suffering and an extra pair of eyes for you to look to in times of need. Keep your head to the sky and a strong faith. God bless you all,

Darlene E. Tunstall-Conklin

December 10, 2009

Margie and family,

I was sorry to hear of your Mother's passing "on up." I can certainly understand how hard it's been these past months. I also know that God will provide the grace you need and know you will seek his comfort.

-Jill Higgins-Smith

December 10, 2009

Maureen,

Sincere condolences to you and your family

Mary Eileen and the Mulryan Family

Kristin Trudeau

December 10, 2009

Thinking of your family...

ANGELA, ALFONSO & VANESSA MOLLICONI-BRYAND

December 10, 2009

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

December 10, 2009

So sorry for your loss.PAUL&MARY CASPER OF MICHIGAN .LIVED AT 808 S. SCOVILLE

December 10, 2009

A grand lady - we will miss her on the block! Glad she's "home" with Bill. Godspeed, Marge!

The Trainor Family (834)

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