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Mary Byrne Obituary

Byrne, Mary Grace nee McManaman; beloved wife of the late John; loving mother of Nancy (Edward) Kelly, Susan (Vern) Bauer, Robert (Linda), John (Jan), Brian (Pam), Christopher (Michelle) and the late Mary; fond grandmother of twelve; great-grandmother of nine; sister of the late William and Robert McManaman; dear friend of many. Funeral Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. from Peterson Funeral Home, 6938 W. North Avenue (3 blocks East of Harlem), Chicago to St. Luke Church, River Forest. Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Visitation Monday from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations to WGN/Neediest Kids Fund appreciated. Arrangements by Ahern Funeral Home, 708-383-5700 or 708-848-6661

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Dec. 19 to Dec. 20, 2004.

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Kennita Sourile

January 4, 2005

Susie - I had a problem with my home email. This is an alternative address. I would love to hear from you.

[email protected]

Stephanie Corsaw

December 28, 2004

Mary Grace was loved by many at Brighton Gardens, and will be missed by all. My thoughts and prayers are with her entire family for she was a wonderful, loving person.

Denis Schlorf

December 21, 2004

Sue - Sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother. My sympathy to you and your family.

Hope the years have been good to you.



Denis

ANN RIZZO

December 20, 2004

TO ALL MY COUSINS,

AUNT MARY GRACE,ALWAYS HAD A SMILE AND A HUG FOR ALL OF US,I LOVED WHEN SHE GREETED ME & SAID " HI, DOLL HOW ARE YOU" THAT PHRASE ALWAYS MADE ME FEEL SPECIAL. MANY TIMES I LOOKED TO HER FOR ADVICE AND SUPPORT AND SHE WAS ALWAYS THERE. SHE WAS A SWEETIE TO MY DAD,HER BROTHER, WHO COULD TRY THE PATIENCE OF MANY SAINTS. I FEEL BLESSED TO HAVE KNOWN AND LOVED HER. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY. LOVE, YOUR COUSIN ANN

kennita sourile (schlorf)

December 20, 2004

Susie,

I have many fine memories of your mother going back to when you and I were were in eighth grade and high school together. I remember both of your parents coming into the Jewel in Oak Park where we both worked. I've thought of you many times over the years. My deepest sympathy to you and your family on your loss.

Lyn Carlson

December 20, 2004

Dear Bob: I'm so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Tammy Denig

December 19, 2004

Dear Sue, Jules, and family:



I just wanted to send my sympathy to your entire family. Gram Byrne was such a wonderful person. I am honored to have known her. My prayers are with all of you at this time.



With Love,



Tammy

Cathy McDermott-Donahue

December 19, 2004

A great lady and a wonderful role model. Her generation will be missed by all. Hope that she and "Lil" are having a great visit.

Charline Butler

December 19, 2004

With all my sympathy for a very good and long time friend

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