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1918

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2015

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820 Talcott Road

Park Ridge, Illinois

Mary McDonough Obituary

McDonough, Mary "Molly" (nee McGuire) 97, of Chicago and originally of Rooskey, County Roscommon, Ireland; beloved wife of the late James J.; loving mother of Jim (companion Julie Pittman and formerly married to Pam); Mary Rose (the late James) Willows; Tom (Meg), Kathy (Allen) Grazzini, Eileen (Terry) Sweeney, Sheila (Pino) Tricase and the late Patsy; cherished grandmother of 13 and great-grandmother of one; dear sister of Frank McGuire and fond aunt and friend to many in Ireland and the United States. Molly served as a midwife during WWII and as a Queen's District Nurse post WWII in London. Visitation Sunday, May 31 from 3:009:00 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 W. Talcott (at Cumberland). Funeral prayers Monday 9:15 a.m. at the funeral home with a procession to Immaculate Conception Church for Mass of Christian Burial beginning at 10:00 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please direct contributions to National Federation of the Blind of California, c/o Mary Willows, 3934 Kern Court, Pleasanton, CA 94588. Molly was a loving Irish mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who will be dearly missed by all. For more info 847.823.5122 or www.nelsonfunerals.com.



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 30, 2015.

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Kim Smith Piering

July 4, 2015

To all of the McDonough kids from the Smith kids on LaVerne Street... we still have such fond memories of your family and life growing up in Hillside. Sorry to hear of your mom's passing. Our mom always enjoyed catching up with her when she traveled back to Chicago. We know you must have great memories to sustain you.

Best to all of you,
Vance, Robin , Kim and Kerry Smith

June 4, 2015

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

The staff of Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care

Lisa Hughes

June 1, 2015

Jim & Julie,
So sorry to hear about the passing of Jim's mother. My thoughts & prayers are with you and the entire McDonough family. Peace be with you.

June 1, 2015

To all the McDonough family...Our deepest condolences on the loss of your Mom, Molly. As kids we often heard of Molly McGuire. My Mom was Mary Brennan, and Molly was maid of honor in my parents wedding. They came to my parents 25th wedding anniversary on the southside years ago. such fond memories. Again, our deepest sympathy!
The Daniel Brennan family.

Melissa Patterson

June 1, 2015

May the Heavens be lit up with a whole lot of Irish "Jigs"! Not to mention a little Irish whiskey! Much Love and hugs to you all.

Sincerely,

PATRICIA McGuire

June 1, 2015

May Aunt Molly's spirit live on in everyone that she touched. She will be forever loved and missed everyday. She is in heaven with Uncle Jim. I am sure my mom is there with them too. Love to you all during this sad time. Remember she is in a much better place. She will always be in our hearts. Love Patty McGuire

May 31, 2015

May the God of all comfort be with you at this time of grief. May all her memories stay close to your heart. Psalms 46 : 1 Joanna

Sue Leahy

May 31, 2015

Tom and Meg -

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.

James Cunningham

May 31, 2015

Condolence on the death of your Mom.

Kevin Davlin

May 31, 2015

Jim

My thoughts and prayers are with you and Julie. May your mother rest in peace with Our Lord.

May 30, 2015

Your friends are think about you and your family Jim.

Eric Neumann

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31

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3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Nelson Funeral Home

820 Talcott Road, Park Ridge, IL 60068

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Prayer Service

9:15 a.m.

Nelson Funeral Home

820 Talcott Road, Park Ridge, IL 60068

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Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m.

Immaculate Conception Church

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