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Mary Clifton Obituary

Clifton, Mary Catherine "Mary Kay" (nee O'Connor) Age 74, of Oak Lawn, died January 23rd at home surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of Alexis "Bud" Clifton; loving mother of Linda (Kenneth) Plante, Jaquelyn Moore (fiancé Gregory Alford), Dennis Clifton, and Robert (Oknan) Clifton; proud grandmother of Patrick, Alexis, Sean, and Ashley. Preceded in death by her parents, Helen and Francis O'Connor, and her siblings, Dorothy Semple, Joan Murphy, Helen O'Farrell, and John "Jack" F. O'Connor, USMC, Vietnam. Visitation Monday 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Curley Funeral Home, 6116 W. 111th St., Chicago Ridge. Funeral Tuesday, family and friends will meet directly at St. Christina Church, 11005 S. Homan Ave., Chicago for 9:30 a.m. Mass. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Little Company of Mary Hospice or St. Christina Church. For funeral info 708-422-2700 or www.curleyfuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 26, 2014.

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M Coleman

February 1, 2014

To the family. Sincere condolences. May you find comfort in your warm memories and in God who comforts all in times of distress. 2Cor. 1:4

January 27, 2014

Dear Bud and Family,

Still can't believe it. Aunt Mary Kay was such a fun and happy person. I am sure she is opening a bottle of wine and getting a game of dominoes going right now. So sorry that we can't be there but we are praying for you and the family.

Love, Mary Alexis and Bob

Tom & Marianne McDermott

January 27, 2014

Dear Bud and family - We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you.

Angela Harris

January 26, 2014

Dear Clifton family, May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time. (2Cor.1:3)

Mary & Ron Johansson

January 26, 2014

Dear Al and Family,
Mary Kay was a very special person and will be truly missed. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ron and Mary Johansson

January 26, 2014

My condolence to the Clifton family. May the God of all comfort sustain you during this difficult time.
-Catherine

January 26, 2014

Dear Bud and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this most difficult time. Mary Kay lived her faith every day and will be remembered for all her good deeds. They say angels walk among us and she truly was one of them. Good friend, I will miss our telephone chats and all the laughs we shared. Love, Pat and Jerry Fitzgerald and family

Cherise

January 26, 2014

I'm sorry for your loss Clifton family. May the "peace of God that excels all thought" be with you during this difficult time (Philippians 4:7).

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Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Curley Funeral Home - Chicago Ridge

6116 West 111th Street, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415

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28

Funeral Mass

9:30 a.m.

St. Christina Church

11005 S. Homan Ave., Chicago, IL

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6116 West 111th Street, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415

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