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Margaret O'Donnell Obituary

O'Donnell, Margaret "Peggy" (nee O'Grady) Native of Swinford, County Mayo, Ireland, passed away June 10 at age 84. Beloved wife of the late William O'Donnell. Loving mother of Maureen O'Donnell (Mark Rosati); Eileen Vukelich (George); Michael O'Donnell (Riia); and Sheila Nelson (Robert). Proud grandmother of Mairead Rosati; Elyse and James Vukelich; Sarah and Olivia O'Donnell; and Bridget, Kevin and Sean Nelson. Devoted sister of Michael O'Grady; Tessie Burke; the Rev. Jim O'Grady, and Sara O'Grady. Visitation 3 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Cooney Funeral Home, 625 Busse Hwy., Park Ridge. Departing Cooney's at 9:30 a.m. Thursday to St. Paul of the Cross Church, 320 S. Washington, Park Ridge, for funeral mass at 10 a.m. Burial at Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Irish American Heritage Center, 4626 N. Knox, Chicago, IL 60630; or the St. Patrick Fathers, 1347 West Granville Ave., Chicago, IL 60660-1910 are appreciated.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jun. 14, 2011.

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June 19, 2011

Maureen, Eileen, Michael, and Sheila,

I am so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. My prayers are with all of you. I know both your Mom and Dad are with you as you grieve their passing, comforting you now as they always have. Love never dies. God bless you and keep you.

Patti O'Connor

June 16, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your
time of grief. May your memories bring you
comfort.

The staff of Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care

June 16, 2011

To The O'Donnell Family,
Our thoughts, prayer and admiration (for a wonderful Killasser Lady) are with you all today. Keep the faith and Irish roots alive. From Pat and Nora Kelly Swinford and Cunney Family Carrowliamore, Killasser.

Colette McGrath

June 15, 2011

Dear O'Donnell Family,
Your parents gave you their strict Irish Immigrant upbringing. I saw you stand in order with dignity and love. You cherish the memories of your folks, most recently your mom.(They're doing the Siege of Innis as we speak!) Whether you know it or not, you share their legacy and will continue to do so in how you live your lives. You have been blessed with your parents' love, kindness and intellect.
Carry on, O'Donnells. Our prayers are with you!
Colette Roche McGrath
For the Grace and Pat Roche Family
Keep up the Irish Dancing!

Andy O'Brien

June 15, 2011

Our prayers are for you Peggy, at your time of loss. Andy and Helen O'Brien

Melanie O'Brien

June 15, 2011

Dear Maureen and Family
Please know that your Mother and entire family are in our thoughts and prayers. Knowing that there is a great Irish Family reunion taking place in heaven this day is a comfort to us all.

The O'Brien Family

June 14, 2011

Maureen, Eileen, Michael, and Sheila,
I was so sorry to hear of your mother's passing, she was an incredible woman. I always felt welcome when I visited the castle house on Waveland Ave. with the big green room. I hope knowing that your mom is at peace and with your dad will help ease some of the loss you are feeling. God bless all of you at this difficult time.

Maurice, Cathy, Sean, Sheila, and Kelly Griffin

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