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Mary Therese Dewan

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Dewan, Mary Therese (nee Kenney), age 75, beloved wife of the late William P., loving mother of Rev. William G. Dewan, Daniel G., Timothy G. (Frances), Mary Kay (John) Rogers and the late Patrick G., grandmother of Kathleen, Maureen, James, Bridget, Michael, Morgan and the late Matthew, dear sister of William (Jeanne) Kenney, Katherine (Lawrence) Oldendorf, James (Marilyn) Kenney and the late Joseph Kenney, sister-in-law of Clarence Granger, aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday, from 2 to 9 p.m. Funeral Friday, 9:15 a.m. from Lawn Funeral Home, 7909 State Rd., (5500W), to St. Gerald Church, Mass 10 a.m. Interment St. Mary. In lieu of flowers, treat yourself to something nice. Funeral Info., 708-636-2320. Visit Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from May 28 to May 29, 2003.

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Janice & Bob Montague

June 1, 2003

Father Bill,

We were grieved to hear of your mom's death. May the prayers and greetings of all who love her bring you comfort. We pray your days at the lake heal and refresh you, body and soul.

Joe & Carol Fritz

June 1, 2003

You have our sympathy. Our family will remember you and your family

Pat O'Neill

June 1, 2003

I was lucky to meet Mary at the Galeic Park fashion show. I had heard she was a special funny woman and I agree. Certain people come into our lives for a reason and I believe I met Mary for the lesson of gentle courage. God bless all of her dear family. I was honored to spend a few hours in her presence.

Bill and Kathy McCabe Family

May 31, 2003

Dear Fr. Bill, and Family,

You are in our thoughts and prayers during this time of faith and hope. While your Mother has entered into new life, we know that from Fr. Bill's sermons that her love will always be with you.

Joan Busteed

May 30, 2003

I care deeply about your loss and share in the sorrow that you are now feeling. May fond memories of happy times confort you.

Jeanie Sommers

May 30, 2003

Dan,

I was so sorry to hear of your mother's passing.

Please express my condolences to your entire family.

My thoughts are with you and your family.



Jeanie

Tom Walker

May 29, 2003

Dear Mary Kay,

May our dear Lord be with you and your family during this very difficult time with the passing of your Mom. Rest assured she is in a place of peace and comfort where no pain exists.

May God bless you all,

Tom Walker

Kathy & Mitch Bechstein

May 29, 2003

Dear Dewan Family,



My Husband and I are so very sorry for your loss. Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Bill Reilly

May 29, 2003

Dear Fr. Bill, Dan, Tim, and Mary Kay,

I'm deeply sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. All of us on 82nd Place who knew Mary (Mrs. Dewan to us) will certainly miss her. She always had a wonderful disposition and was able to laugh at life. She was a great lady.

Patricia Myers

May 29, 2003

I was sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. Her sense of humor was wonderful. Hadn't seen her in over 20 years, but finally did about two years ago, and her sense of humor was still going strong. I shall always remember her for that special gift.

Kathleen Brennan Mammoser

May 29, 2003

To the Dewan Family

I was the flower girl in Mary Therese and Bill’s wedding. For as long as I can remember there was a Mary Therese lighting up everyone’s day. I will always remember her laughing and telling jokes, and the jokes were mainly at her expense. My father and mother, Joe and May Brennan loved Mary Therese. My mother loved when Mary Therese would call and talk forever on the phone and make her laugh. Her memory will keep me smiling forever. What a woman!

Joe Brannigan

May 29, 2003

Dear Tim, Fr. Bill, Dan, and Mary Kay, I was deeply saddened to hear about your Mom's passing. What a wonderful person! She had a unique way of always brightening a room when she entered.

Kitty Keating

May 29, 2003

Dear Dewan Family and Kay

Sorry for your great loss. I will miss Mary very much. She was a great friend. She was so kind and funny. Love to you all from one of her many many friends

Kitty

Therese DeWan-Verbiscar

May 29, 2003

Dear DeWan Family: How very sorry I was to hear that Mary has passed away. My family loved her so much. She had the ability to brighten up every room she walked into. Mary was at my mom's house the day my mom died, spreading her love and humor. I will never, ever forget the woman that she was and the heart of gold she had.

With much love and sympathy, Therese DeWan Verbiscar

colette and craig and bernie wojtkiewicz

May 29, 2003

Dear Father Bill and Family:

Please accept our deepest sympathy on the passing of your Mother. Craig and I remember all the wonderful family stories that Father Bill used to relate in his homilies. I know she will be dearly missed by all of you. We will keep her as well as all of you in our daily prayers. Sincerely, The Wojtkiewicz Family

Colleen Lanigan/Nolan

May 28, 2003

Dewan family,



Very sorry for your loss. Mary Therese gave me the gift of her spirit, her sense of humor in the many jokes she offered. She was so funny I still remember them. I remember when she offered for my girls and I to go swimming at her house years ago and I said that I would love to swim with her and she replied, "Oh, I won't be swimming with you. My bathing suit has a hole in the knee.

I am fortunate that she was my godmother and included me in her prayers. I will remember her always and include her in my prayers and fond memories.



take care, Colleen

Leah Lovett

May 28, 2003

Mary Kay,



I am so very sorry for your loss. Please know I am thinking of you and your family.



Sincerely, Leah

SHAWN MAHON

May 28, 2003

DEAR DAN:



I AM SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ARE IN MY PRAYERS.

MARIA CONTRERAS

May 28, 2003

DEAR DAN:



FOR THE LAST FEW MONTHS I FELT LIKE I KNEW YOUR MOTHER THROUGH ALL THE FUNNY THINGS SHE USED TO TELL YOU AND YOU SHARED WITH US. I KNOW THERE'S NO WORDS TO EXPRESS HOW SAD AND SORRY I FEEL, BUT I KEEP REMEMBERING WHEN SHE TOLD YOU THAT IF "SHE KNEW IT WAS GOING TO BE SO MUCH FUN DYING, SHE WOULD HAVE DONE IT A LONG TIME AGO", THAT MAKES ME SMILE WHEN I THINK OF HER.



REMEMBER ALL THE GOOD TIMES YOU HAD WITH YOUR MOTHER AND YOUR BEST FRIEND.



SEBASTIAN, SAM AND MARIA

JOSEPH SISCO

May 28, 2003

DEAR DAN:



SORRY ON THE PASSING OF YOUR MOTHER. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR ENTIRE FAMILY.

Maureen Brennan

May 28, 2003

Mary was a special person who enriched everyone around her. We will miss her but we all have very fond memories of her wit and charm.

John Kissane

May 28, 2003

Tim and Fran,



I am sorry to hear about your loss. Please know that your family is in my thoughts and my prayers.

Bob & Regina LaFontaine

May 28, 2003

We are very sorry to hear about your mother. You have our deepest sympathy.

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