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Mary Durkin Obituary
Mary "Kay" Durkin nee Riordan, Age 87, Suddenly. Beloved Wife of the late Patrick (CFD) Durkin, Adored Mother of Eileen (Timothy Ret CFD) Hunt, Patricia Durkin, Maribeth (Michael Ret CFD) Owcarz, Susan (Patrick) Benson, Michael, the late Matthew Durkin and Noreen (Gregory) Hannapel. Amazing Nana of Sean (Kelly), Brian CPD (Maura) Hunt, Katie (Jeremy) Cole, Nicole and David (Lisa) Wisniewski, Connor, Mary Kate and Erin Benson, Meghan, Patrick and Liam Durkin, Maddie and Reilly Durkin and Maura, Avery and Kendall Hannapel. Awesome Great Nana to Conor, Quinn, Lydia, Grace, Timothy, Lucy, Delaney, Bryce, Fiona, Payton, Parker, Tucker, Bronson and Chloe.
Cherished Sister to William (the late Carol), the late John and the late Brian (Sharon) Riordan. Favorite Aunt to many Nieces and Nephews. Dear Friend to many, especially Evelyn Hunt. Long time member of W.O.W.
Visitation Thursday 3:00 to 8:00 pm. Funeral Friday 10:00 am from Becar & Son Funeral Home 5539
West 127th Street, Crestwood, IL to St. Terrence Church 4300
West 119th Place, Alsip, IL for Mass at 11:00 am. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
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Kathy Scannell
January 25, 2025
Kay was a beautiful, thoughtful, and sweet person. You will be missed but many at St Terrence. My prayers are with you and your family.
Breda Darling
January 23, 2025
My deepest condolences to the entire Durkin Family. I am so very sorry for your loss. Kay was such a wonderful woman. I´m feel so blessed to have known her. Keeping you all in my prayers
Monica Shipyor
January 23, 2025
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Ken Kufner
January 22, 2025
Michael and family,
So truly very sorry for your loss. Sending my sincerest prayers now and always, and may your Mother rest in peace in the loving embrace of our lord Jesus Christ. Amen.
Respectfully yours,
Ken Kufner '85
St. Laurence High School
From the Becvar Family Becvar & Son Funeral Home
January 21, 2025
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