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Mary Griffin Obituary

Griffin, Mary Kehoe beloved wife of James M. Griffin, loving stepmother of Timothy and the late Kevin Griffin, dear daughter of Kathryn and the late Robert L. Kehoe Sr., loving sister of Jane Lewis, John, Robert Jr. (Michelle), Bernard (Valerie), and Daniel (Mary) Kehoe, aunt of Sean Lewis, Robert III, Brian, Nicholas, Nathan Kehoe, Angela Stallman, Michael and Darby Kehoe, Katie and Erin Kehoe, and the late Andrew Kehoe. Visitation Tuesday, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., at St. Nicholas Church, 806 Ridge Ave., Evanston. Memorial Mass Wednesday, 10 a.m., at St. Nicholas Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Chicago Children's Advocacy Center, 1240 S. Damen Ave., Chicago, IL. 60608. Funeral info., Donnellan Family Funeral Services, 847-675-1990 or www.donnellanfuneral.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Mar. 13 to Mar. 14, 2005.

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Jean Wood

March 16, 2021

Think of you often and miss you and our conversations!

june lewis

June 29, 2005

Jim, My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Everytime I look at my son I remember Mary because she gave me a book to keep records and memories of my son. And I did just that. Her idea keeps a smile on my face. She was a perfectionist and always on time. That use to drive me crazy. Even for the delivery of my son he was suppose to come on a certain date and of course Mary was there but my son was late, so we just laughed and talked as friends not boss to employee. From that moment I knew Mary was special, warm and gracious. Time went by that we didn't talk but never forgotten thoughts. I miss you because I can't reach out and touch you if I wanted to. You would say when we did talk "Come over anytime its okay" They say you never miss water until the well runs dry. I know you are in a glorious place smiling over us. Jim Mary was a precious jewel hold on to that and smile away your tears. God Bless You.

jim

June 19, 2005

Mary: Its been 3 months and the pain isnt lessened. Im glad we had the twenty years,and am looking forward to the next 3 eternities.

Bruce Reiser

March 23, 2005

Jim, My deepest sympathy to you and your family. I only met Mary once and it was as if I knew her for a long time. Those sort of people leave a good feeling in your heart. Bruce Reiser and Family

Georgina Valle-Starling

March 16, 2005

Jim my prayers go out to you as well as your family. Mary will be missed. God bless

Rose Hoffman (Schuy)

March 16, 2005

Dear Mr. Griffin and Tim:



I am so sorry for your loss. I knew Mary to be a very warm and gracious woman and know she will be missed by all who knew her. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Caryl Darby

March 15, 2005

I have stared at this page a good long while and can't seem to find the words to express what I feel in my heart right now. Mary Kay has always been special to me and I am now just finding out how she touched the hearts of most everyone she met. All I can manage to say is that all my love and prayers are going out to my Aunt Kathryn, my cousins - Jane, John, Rob, Bernie, and Dan, and to Jim and Tim. God bless you all.

Marnie and Christian De Vos

March 15, 2005

Dear Jim and family,



Christian and I were saddened to learn of Mary's death...we know she had been suffering for quite some time. We hold you and your family in prayer as as you prepare to say farewell.



With love,

Marnie and Christian

Erika Gustafson

March 15, 2005

We send our deepest sympathy and love to your family during this time. You are in our thoughts and prayers...Much love, Erika and Jeff

Jean Wood

March 15, 2005

To my best "muggle" buddy and "Kehoe Correspondent", I will miss our long conversations, e-mails and visits. Thank you for touching my life the way you did. You are a great inspiration! You are one of the kindest people I know and you will be missed by all of your family and friends. Our reunions won't be the same. May you rest in peace.

Jean Wood

March 15, 2005

Jim, Tim, Aunt Kathryn, Jane, John, Rob, Bern, Dan and your families: My sincere sympathy at the loss of Mary. Mary was one of the special people that God sends us. She will truly be missed. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. I wish I could be there with you.



Love, Jean

Mary Melby

March 15, 2005

All my thoughts and prayers are with you Jim, Tim, Kay, Jane, John, Rob, Bernie and Dan. Mary Kay was a wonderful person and I was blessed to know her.

Kristi Frazier

March 14, 2005

Mr. Griffin and Tim, Our prayers are with you in this time of need. I know that Mary will be missed but her memory will live on in your hearts forever. Love, Craig, Kristi, Jordan and Hayden

michael griffin

March 14, 2005

DEAREST UNCLE JIM AND TIM,

MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO ALL OF YOU. I CAN'T SAY I KNOW WHAT YOU'RE GOING THROUGH BUT I KNOW THAT THE LONG SUFFERING IS OVER AND THE RECOVERY JUST BEGINNING. MARY WAS SUCH A WONDERFUL AND LOVING WOMAN, SHE WILL GRACE MY MEMORY FOREVER.

ALL MY LOVE, MIKE GRIFFIN

joseph nevius

March 14, 2005

Dear Tim and family, I met Mary when she first started with the County and I worked for the Forest Preserve. Through the years we worked on various projects together and became friends as well as work associates. I am saddened at her passing and will remember her fondly. My condolences to you and your family. Joseph N. Nevius; former General Superintendent of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County

Charlotte Wiedman

March 14, 2005

Mary was truly a beautiful person. We were saddened by her death. We send our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Warmly, Don and Charlotte Wiedman.

Earnest Jean Jamison

March 14, 2005

My Dearest Mary,

You made a tremendous difference in my life as well as in the lives of others. Your kindness and generosity will always be among my most cherished memories. Those of us who knew you were trully blessed to have one of God's angels call us friend. I, and the members of GIRLS LINK will miss your winning spirit, your guidance, and your beautiful smile! PEACE

Tim Griffin

March 13, 2005

Mary,



You changed my life in so many special ways. Kevin and I always knew what a special stepmom we had. We were blessed beyond words. As I told you in the last few weeks, from the minute I first met you, 'you got me'. I will carry you with me in my heart for the rest of my life and try to honor your memory as best as I possibly can. Until we meet again, your loving stepson, Tim.

Polly and Fred kortlander

March 13, 2005

we're sorry for your loss. We remember your wedding remians the only one with CARROT wedding CAKE-YUM! She will certainly be missed.

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