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Mary Lucas Obituary

Lucas, Mary Durkin 68, of Harvard, formerly Chicago; wife of Martin, mother of eight, grandmother of eight, died of Alzheimer's disease at home on December 2, 2010. Funeral Memorial Mass will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church of Harvard, 101 Church Street, Harvard, IL 60033 on Wednesday, December 29, 2010 at 11:00 a.m.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 26, 2010.

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Mari Pat Donahue

December 29, 2010

I wish I could be there today more than any thing. I loved her so much. She always made me feel special yet she was the one who was so special to me. I know you are in a wonderful place now with eternal
happiness. I love you Aunt Mary!

Mary Flores

December 26, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Mona DiFoggio

December 26, 2010

Mary & Family

I was very sorry to hear about your mom's passing. May you know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

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