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Mary Kennelly Obituary
Kennelly, Mary Elliot (nee Thomson), beloved wife of John "Jack" Kennelly, cherished mother of Laura (Ralph) Schlindler, Leah (John) Laurie, devoted grandmother of Emily Schlindler. Resting at Thompson & Kuenster Funeral Home, 5570 W. 95th St., Oak Lawn, where services will be held on Wednesday, at 11 a.m. Visitation from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. Mary was a graduate of the Unversity of Illinois in Champaign and a member of the Kappa Delta Sorority there, and also attended the University of Chicago. Lifetime member of Evans Scolars. Social worker for the Red Cross during WWII. Married on March 23, 1945, to John "Jack" Kennelly while he was home on leave from service as a naval officer in submarine forces. Member of Avondale Country Club of Palm Desert California, Beverly Country Club of Chicago and Butterfield Country Club of Oak Brook. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Mary's name to Misericordia Atten: Sr. Rosemary Connelly, 6300 North Ridge Ave., Chicago, IL, 60660 or Sisters of Providence, 1540 N. Monticello Ave., Chicago, IL, 60621. 708-425-0500To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Lynne Marley
February 28, 2007
It is only in the last few days that I was thinking about your family. What a shock when a search turned up the death notice. It has been a long time since we saw each other: at least since when my mom died about 12 years ago. So sorry for your loss. It has been a long time and I remember what a great friendship your mom and mine had since college. Hope that all else is well.
Maureen E. Ryan
July 15, 2006
Dear Mr. Kennelly, Laura and Leah -
On behalf of my mother Mary and the entire Philip E. Ryan family, I send our sympathies on the loss of your loving wife and mother, Mary. She was the epitome of graciousness and a most generous woman. Her beautiful smile would radiate any room she walked into and she will be missed by all who knew who her at B.C.C.
May the memories of your happiest years sustain you all during this time.
Respectfully,
Maureen E. Ryan
Chicago, IL
Nancy Plote
July 11, 2006
The sweetness and kindness of Mary will be greatly missed by all the people at Avondale. Our Monday bridge games were special to me, and I will miss her for the rest of my life.
Linda Hartz
July 11, 2006
A great loss to us and society. She will be missed for her smiles and generosity.
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