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Marie Giblin Obituary

Giblin, Marie V. (nee Stapleton), age 71; loving wife of John for 46 years. Beloved mother of Sr. Mary Terese SSFCR, Kathleen (Michael) Gibbons, and Sean (Veronica); proud grandma of Aidan and Emma Gibbons, and Brighid and Fiona Giblin. Dear sister of Tom (Jean), the late John (Mary Jane), and the late Robert (Joyce) Stapleton; "Favorite" aunt of many nieces and nephews, loving friend to all that knew her. Associate member of the School Sisters of St. Francis of Christ the King. Visitation Sunday 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Monday, 10:15 a.m. from Curley Funeral Home 6116 W. 111th Street Chicago Ridge to St. Linus Church 10400 S Lawler Oak Lawn Mass 11:15 a.m. Interment: Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. For funeral info: 708-422-2700.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 7, 2011.

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John Kirn

November 29, 2021

I didn´t know that Your Wife and Mom passed away. How sad. May God Bless you and watch over all f you. I know that we will all be together again. Here is my cell phone number 1-480-469-2828 please feel free to call or text me. I was Joe and Margret youngest son. I am really am so sorry about your Wife and Mom she was a great person and will be so missed. John

Steven Navarro

January 10, 2011

well i only knew Mrs. Giblin a short amount of time but in that time she was so great to talk to and was always asking me how my family was...i delivered her oxygen and i was saddened to hear of her passing...My prayers go out to your family....she will be missed....i am glad to have met her sincerely Steven Navarro from Fitzsimmons Home Medical

January 9, 2011

Sister Mary Terese and Family,
We are so very sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. Please know our prayers are with you. With love,
Kaity, Lynda and Jim Worst

Mary Jo James

January 9, 2011

So sorry to learn of your mom's passing. She was a wonderful woman. My prayers are with you.

Chris Kituli

January 9, 2011

Jack, Sr Mary Therese, Kathy and Sean
The great memories of Mom will never depart from us.
A mass was said for her soul in the Chapel of St. Damian two days ago. May heaven be her bed.
You remain in my prayers.

Fr Chris

January 8, 2011

Jack, Mary Therese, Kathy and Sean,
Our family is saddened by the loss of your mom. She was a kind, caring, selfless, woman. She was a good and wise friend. The love in her eyes as she reported the news of her family to me was so evident. Please know you all were the reason she lived. We are all blessed to have had her in our lives.
Joyce Skubic

Theresa Jennings

January 8, 2011

Dear Sister Mary Terese and Family,
We certainly will forever remember your Gentle loving mother. Her kindness and sweetness will truly be missed at our Associate gatherings. You and your family are in our prayers. May the peace of the lord be with you all.
With Love Larry and Terri

Sr. Annelle Paszyna, CSSF

January 8, 2011

Sr. Therese,
Though I only met your mom once, she left a lasting impression on me--goodness, kindness, and much joy!.
Be assured of many prayers for your mom, and you and your family.

Brian Quinn

January 8, 2011

Sorry to hear about your loss. We will keep her in our thoughts.

Denise Warren Collins

January 7, 2011

Mary Terese and Kathy,

I am very sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. You both and your family are in my prayers.

Elizabeth and Chris Kinsella

January 7, 2011

Sr. Mary Terese, Kathy, and Family:
I am sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. We will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers.

January 7, 2011

We are very sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. If there is anything we can do, please let us know.

George and Sara Kelleher

January 7, 2011

Your mother was always a ray of sunshine. She will be missed. My prayers are with you and your family.

Nancy Stack Carlin

Sue Novotny

January 7, 2011

Mary Therese

I am so sorry to read about the passing of your mother. You and your family are in my prayers and thoughts during this difficult time.

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