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Mary McKeown Obituary

McKeown, Mary E. (nee McNamara) Age 95, passed away peacefully at home on February 16, 2017. Beloved wife of the late James E. McKeown; loving daughter of the late Raymond and Alice (nee Fitzgerald); dear sister of Raymond (the late Paula) McNamara, John (Judy) McNamara, the late Alice (the late Frank) Slezak and the late Patrick (Sylvia) McNamara; devoted aunt of Marla, Cynthia, Erin, Brian, Frank, Gary, Janet, Wayne, Mark, Susan, Kathleen, Colleen Kevin, Mary Beth, Michael, Patti, Pamela, Julie and the late Carol; great-aunt and great-great-aunt of many nieces and nephews. She was a graduate of the University of Chicago and DePaul University and a lifelong Cubs fan who attended the 1945 World Series and avidly watched them win in 2016. Mary retired in 2002 as Executive Vice President and Education Director of the American School. Funeral Tuesday 9:00 a.m. from Donnellan Funeral Home, 10525 S. Western Ave. to St. Catherine of Alexandria Church for Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. Visitation Monday 3:00-8:00 p.m. Info (773) 238-0075. Sign guest book at www.donnellanfuneralhome.com.



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 19, 2017.

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Florence Vicario

February 22, 2017

My deepest sympathy.

Florence Vicario
(American School)

February 21, 2017

Sorry for the loss of your love. Matthew 5:4

February 18, 2017

Dear Slezak, McNamara families,
So sorry to hear of your beloved Aunt Mary's passing. She was a wonderful woman , and always was so kind and loving to myself and our children. I loved her laugh and positive spirit. May she Rest In Peace. Fondly, Chris Gannon

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