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Mary Ahern Obituary
Mary M. Ahern, nee Meehan, beloved Wife of John Ahern, Jr.; loving Mother of Gail (Carlos) Torres, John Ahern, Mary Lee Ahern, Patrick (Katie Keel) Ahern, Luke (Dania) Ahern and the late Christopher Ahern; Cherished Grandmother of Natalie Swartz, Jane Swartz, Nathan Torres, Nathan Anaya and Alex Anaya; cherished Daughter of the late Robert and Lucy (Breen) Meehan; dear Sister of Robert (Eileen) Meehan, the late Lucy Eileen (Chuck) Chilvers and the late Barbara Ann Meehan; fond Aunt of many nieces and nephews; dear Cousin and Friend to many who will miss her deeply. Retired and Proud Special Education Teacher with the Chicago Public Schools. Due to COVID19, all services will be private however family and friends are invited to watch the Funeral online, Saturday, January 15th at Noon, by clicking here,
https://www.asimplestreaming.com/mmahern. A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Alzheimer's Association, Greater Illinois Chapter, 8430 W. Bryn Mawr, Suite 800, Chicago, IL 60631, or online at Alzheimer's Association Illinois Chapter. All arrangements entrusted to; 708-422-2700 or www.curleyfuneralhome.com
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Robert Peters
January 16, 2022
So sorry to hear of Mary's passing.
Bob & Judy Peters
Frank & Jan Igleski
January 12, 2022
Dear John and Family,
Mary was my good friend for many years and She will be greatly missed! I am so sorry for your loss. Wishing you Peace in the Hands of God.
Holly Braddock
January 11, 2022
My heart is heavy and my thoughts are with John and the entire Ahern family. If there is anything that I can do at any time please let me know.
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