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Mary Keps Obituary

Keps, Mary Jo beloved daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (nee Walsh), loving sister of Diana (Jim) Rasmussen, Michael (Beth), Karen (Al) Knorr and Steven (Cristina), dear aunt of Robby, Mikey, Mark, Katie, Brian, Kevin and Kelly. Visitation at Cooney Funeral Home 625 Busse Hwy Park Ridge, Tuesday 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Wednesday 9:15 a.m. to St. Monica Church for 10 a.m. mass. Interment All Saints. In lieu of flowers donations to Friends of Handicapped Children, c/o Mark Cribben, 5944 N. Forest Glen, Chicago IL 60646 would be appreciated. Info 847-685-1002.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 3, 2010.

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Debbie Barone

May 4, 2010

Dear Karen, Al, Kevin and Kelly
I know your hearts are filled with sorrow for the loss of Mary Jo. Take comfort in knowing in your hearts that you showed her the geniune love you have for her throughout her entire life. As she reunites with your parents, know that they are with you always. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
With all my love,
Debbie

May 4, 2010

Dear Keps Family,
Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Our deepest sympathy to your entire family.
Love,
The Ramirez Family

Sharon Lindstrom

May 3, 2010

Mike -
My deepest sympathies in the loss of your sister - thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

May 3, 2010

Karen and Al, Through this difficult time, remember the loving sister that Mary Jo was. She is at home with your parents and at peace. Her work here on Earth is done and she watches over you. Think of the joy she experienced when she was reunited with your mom and dad. You are all in my prayers. I hold all of you close to my heart.
Love you, Ei

Heather Fischer

May 3, 2010

To the Keps Family, may you find peace during this time knowing Mary Jo is with your parents. She will always be in many of my childhood memories and forever remembered in my heart. God Bless. Heather (Clyde) Fischer

Kim McKee & Family

May 3, 2010

Diana and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult period. I know Maryjo is resting peacefully with your Mom and Dad.

Joanne Sarantopoulos

May 3, 2010

Dearest Diana and Family, I continue to keep all of you in my prayers, and hope you all find comfort in knowing she is at peace and with your parents once again. God bless Mary Jo, and may she rest in eternal peace.

Joanne Sarantopoulos and Family

May 3, 2010

She is at home with Mom and Dad....

May 3, 2010

She is at home with Mom and Dad

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