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Mary Cunningham Obituary

Cunningham, Mary (nee Gaughan), beloved wife of James, loving mother of Edward C.P.D. (Teresa), Margaret (Edward) Zelasko, Patricia (the late Brendan) Chambers and Vincent (Suzanne), fond grandmother of eight, dear sister of John (Barbara) Gaughan, the Honorable Vincent Gaughan and the late James (Nancy) Gaughan. Visitation at Cooney Funeral Home, 625 Busse Hwy., Park Ridge, Friday, from 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Saturday, 10:45 a.m., to Immaculate Conception Church for 11:30, Mass. Interment All Saints Cemetery. For Info: 847-685-1002

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Dec. 11 to Dec. 12, 2003.

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Joseph Roddy

December 17, 2003

Judge Gaughan, my deepest sympathies on the loss of your sister. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this very difficult time.

Terry & Cathy Wagner

December 13, 2003

Jim, our deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. Mary was special.

Deziree Markham

December 13, 2003

My thoughts and prayers are with you. You were always so kind to me and my family and had the BEST french onion soup!! Thank you soo much for all you have done for us.

Love, the Markham Family

Mike Morreale

December 12, 2003

My deepest sympathies go out to you for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you.

Peter Kolovos

December 12, 2003

My deepest sympathy on the loss of your beloved wife and mother. You are all in my prayers.

Mike (Aldi) Aldworth

December 12, 2003

My prayers and thoughts are with you.

Marian Flynn

December 12, 2003

I would like to extend our deepest sympathies to you at this time of terrible sorrow

Michele Aspan

December 11, 2003

Margaret, Ed, Susie and Tim - Rick and I extend our deepest condolences to you and your entire family. We will continue to keep all of you in our prayers.

Michele, Rick, Maddie & Timmy Aspan

Matthew & Michelle Lynn

December 11, 2003

We would like to extend our deepest sympathies to you at this time of terrible sorrow

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