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Mary Hegarty Obituary

Hegarty, Mary Agnes (nee Monaghan), beloved wife of the late James F., Sgt. CPD, dearest mother of Ellen (Dave) Gudjonis, Martin CPD (Rose), James (Lori), Marikay (David Weigand CPD), Julie (Bob) Mester and Kevin (Barbara), loving grandma of Erin, Patrick, Allie, Lindsey, Kevin, Jimmy, Kerry Anne, Marikay, Bridgette, Ryan, Michael, and Tyler, dear sister of Rita Ronayne, Marty, Eileen (John) O'Connor, Michael (Helen), and the late Nancy (the late Robert) Martin, and Sally (the late Tom) Birkenmeyer, fond aunt and friend of many. Funeral Tuesday 10 a.m. from Gibbons Family Funeral Home, 5917 W. Irving Park Rd (1/2 Block East of Austin), Chicago, to St. Cecilia Church, 700 S. Meier, Mt. Prospect. Mass 11:30 a.m. Interment All Saints Cemetery. Visitation Monday 3 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, Alzheimer's Association Greater Illinois Chapter. For info 773-777-3944 or www.gibbonsfamilyfuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Aug. 3 to Aug. 4, 2008.

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John,Sheree,Brandon,Sarah,Cailtlin and Karoline Birkenmeyer

August 9, 2008

To the Hegarty Family,

We are sorry to hear of Aunt Mary's passing. We will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers.

Colleen Gaca

August 7, 2008

To the Hegarty family,
Please accept our deepest sympathy for your loss. Mary will be very missed. May your fond memories heal your grief. We're so sorry that we missed the funeral. Mom and dad are out of town and did not get the message in time. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Colleen, Chris, Anna and Aidan Gaca
(Mary and Connie Kuby's daughter and family)

Marty McGowan

August 5, 2008

I am very sorry to hear of you loss. Many memories of the westside and my older sisters are truly golden. My prayers are with your family.

Barry Birkenmeyer

August 5, 2008

Our deepest sympathies and all our prayers to the Hegarty family. We are very sorry to hear of Aunt Mary's passing.

Barry, Dee, and Seth Birkenmeyer

Bonnie Monaghan Birkenmeyer

August 5, 2008

Dear Hegarty Family,

I am so sorry to hear of Aunt Mary's passing. I wish I could be there with everyone, but all my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Bonnie Monaghan Birkenmeyer

Ruth Gudjonis

August 4, 2008

My heart goes out to you all. I will always remember the her fun and lively presence at all the gatherings we have shared.

Nancy Wormington

August 4, 2008

Dear Hegarty Family,
My deepest sympathies go out to you all at this very sad time. I have very fond memories of growing up in the old neighborhood with all of you. God bless you all.

Roseanne Castillo

August 4, 2008

The Castillo Family (Michael, Teresa, Maria and Robert) wish to extend our deepest sympathy to your family. I remember your mom as a kind, sweet lady. Love to you all,
The Castillos

Adelee Ariola

August 4, 2008

I am deeply saddened that Mare Mare is no longer with us . I am grateful for the time I got to take care of her .. I LOVED her very much.. She will be sadly MISSED! Rest in PEACE Mare. I will NEVER forget YOU!.. Adelee

Jeanne & Arthur Yunker

August 4, 2008

We are very sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.

GEORGE H. MYERS

August 4, 2008

I am sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with the Hegarty Family. George H. Myers, (Retired CPD)

Judy Krum

August 3, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Jack Brennan

August 3, 2008

Deeply saddened to hear of Mary's passing. Last with Mary and Jim at the "Day at the races" with the 4400 Club. Worked with Jim and Jim Kiely at McCormick Pl.

Patty Ortiz

August 3, 2008

Hegarty Family
So sorry to hear of the passing of Aunt Mary, my thoughts and prayers are with you in this most difficult time. She was a wonderful and caring person and will be missed by many
Patty, Sergio and kids

Tom Birkenmeyer

August 3, 2008

Very sorry to hear of your loss - she certainly will be missed.

Tom, Debbie, Matthew and Kelly Birkenmeyer

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