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Mary Ciesla Obituary

Ciesla, Mary M. (nee O'Halloran), age 71, of Wheeling, wife of the late Richard, beloved mother of Alice Ciesla and Marianne (John) Crocco, loving grandmother of Ricky and Tommy Crocco, dear sister of Bill (Joan) and the late James O'Halloran, fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Funeral prayers Friday, 9 a.m., at Kolssak Funeral Home, 189 S. Milwaukee Ave. (two blocks south of Dundee Road), Wheeling, for a 9:30 a.m. Mass at St. Joseph the Worker Church. Interment All Saints Cemetery. Visitation Thursday, 4 to 9 p.m. For funeral info: 847-537-6600.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Jun. 9 to Jun. 10, 2004.

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Michelle Motherway

June 10, 2004

I had worked with Mary while she was still at Shure. We all could count on Mary to crack us up...



One person here had spoken to Mary the day before she passed... We will always remember Mary and how much fun she was to be around.



God bless to the family.



Michelle Motherway

-Shure, Inc.

Mike O'Halloran

June 9, 2004

My deepest sympathies. She was a great aunt to us. I remember her taking us to the carnival in the old neighborhood when we were very young. It was a most fond memory. My prayers are with you.

Lynda Galka (O'Halloran)

June 9, 2004

To Alice and Marianne: I am so very sorry about your mom. Even though we did not see each other as often as we should, I so loved being around your mom. She had the O'Halloran humor that I so much love and have inherited and I hope that your memories of her will help you through this difficult time. Just remember she is now with Uncle Jim and Grandpa and Grandma O'H in heaven watching down over all of you. God Bless You All.

Wally, Lynda (O'Halloran)Galka

Jennifer and Brian Siwinski

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