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Mary Cooke Obituary

Cooke, Mary Jo (nee Brett), suddenly, beloved wife of Joseph, dearest mother of Michael, John (Katie), William (Rita) and Kevin (Julie), loving grandmother of Zachary, Bradley, Ryan Parpan, Holly, and Hannah, dear sister of Helen (the late Edmund) Shanahan, Beatrice (the late John) Stenson and Vincent of Ireland, the late Sean and Michael, fond aunt, cousin, and friend of many. Funeral Wednesday, 9:30 a.m., from Gibbons Funeral Home, 5917 W. Irving Park Rd., to Our Lady of Victory. Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday, 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Native of Tubbercurry, Co. Sligo, Ireland. In lieu of flowers, Masses preferred or donations to Misericordia would be appreciated. For info:773-777-3944 or www.irishfuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Aug. 14 to Aug. 16, 2005.

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Margaret Brett

August 26, 2005

Dear Billy and Rita and family,

I choose to remember Auntie Mary's famous smile and warmest hug and revel in her lively memory and not the sadness of her loss. My deepest sympathies to her beloved Joe. She will be misssed by all.

Love,

Margaret

harry brett

August 17, 2005

billy and family, my deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family and our prayers are with you all at this sad time.

harry and jackie brett

tom rochotte

August 16, 2005

Dear Joe and Family:

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Sorry for your loss.



Tom and Mary Rochotte

Pauline Vaughan

August 16, 2005

Bill, Rita, Joe and Cooke family,



Mary was a very special lady, her kind and generous spirit touched all of us.

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

john texidor

August 16, 2005

John, my deepest condolences to you and your family. I lost my mother a couple of months ago and I want you to know that through my memories of her, and the love she had for all of us ,I have found strength. When I think of her, I laugh and I smile. I hope you find the same strength now during this difficult time as I did. My prayers are with you and your family. Sincerely, John Texidor.

angela stancy

August 16, 2005

Dear Joe and Family,

Thank you so very much for entrusting Mary's life to us. She holds a special place in our hearts forever. You and our family are in our prayers.

Love,Dr. Gaiha,Angie and Joanne

Laura Verner

August 15, 2005

Dear Bill, Rita, Mr. Cooke and the entire family,



My deepest sympathies go out to all of you! The sparkle in Mrs. Cooke's eyes will be sorely missed!



Lots of Love,

Laura Verner

Teresa & Peter Halliday

August 15, 2005

Bill and all of your family...we are so sorry to hear about your mother. It was a pleasure to know her and our thoughts are with you.



Love,



Teresa and Peter

Peggy/Steve Riordan

August 15, 2005

Billy,Rita and Family:

We are so very sorry you are having to go through this painful time. Please know you and all of the family are in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Peggy and Steve Riordan

MagAndOllie Godvik

August 14, 2005

Dear Joe, and Billy, and Cooke family; We were very sorry to hear of Mary's passing. She will be greatly missed. May God Bless you all... Ollie & Mag. Godvik

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