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Mary McMahon Obituary

McMahon, Mary B. (nee Mulvihill), 71, of Plainfield, at rest June 13, 2005. Born January 6, 1934, in Chicago. Loving wife of 50 years to Daniel J., beloved mother of Susan (Robert) Arnolde, Brian (fiancee, Lynn), Daniel M., Nancy Ann (Thomas) Dulik and Michael (Christa) McMahon, dear grandmother of Dianna, Robert, Joseph, William, Garrett, Caitlyn, Connor, Sean, Ian, Jack, Collin and John, cherished great-grandmother of Ashliegh, loving sister of Edward (Carol) Mulvihill, aunt of many. Longtime teacher at Miller Elementary School, Westmont. Mass of Christian Burial Friday, June 17th, 10 a.m., at St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church, 505 Kingston Dr., Romeoville. Entombment Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside. Visitation Thursday, 3 to 8 p.m., at the Overman-Jones Funeral Home, corner of Rtes. 30 & 59, Plainfield. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1801 S. Meyers, Suite 100, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181. For info: 815-436-9221.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jun. 15, 2005.

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Chris Fabbri

June 22, 2005

Dear McMahon Family-



I am very sorry to hear about the death of Mrs. McMahon. I remember as if it were yesterday riding with my mom and Mary to the doctor's office when she was preganant with Michael. Mary was always very kind to me and I wish you peace with her passing.

Steve Fabbri

June 21, 2005

Mr. McMahon and family:



Sorry to hear about Mrs. McMahon's passing. She and the rest of your family are one of the many good linchpins of my childhood memories. The Fabbri family understands the sadness of your present days, as we recently lost our father in February, but comfort and consolidation comes as time goes by and you visit the many good memories.



Steve, Terri, Nick and Jenna Fabbri

Mike and Terrie Finnegan

June 20, 2005

Dan, Terrie and I were saddened by your loss. You and Mary were a perfect example to us and your children on how to live and love. You and the children will be in our prayers................mike

Valerie Shaffer-Ramirez

June 16, 2005

My Dearest Family -

Words cannot adequately express the tremendous feeling of loss I share with you today. Your family was such a large part of my rearing and Mary always made me feel like I was the 6th McMahon sibling (especially after dessert when I was handed a towel and told to dry the dishes..) I love you all and pray for your comfort and peace. God Bless you, Dan. You & Mary were such a great model of love & I thank you for the wonderful lessons I learned from my association with your beautiful family.

Aloha Ka Kou, Mary (until we meet again)...

Paula Stelter(Fabbri)

June 16, 2005

Dear McMahon Family,

So sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Will always remember our families and Diamond Ct.

Shirley Arnolde

June 16, 2005

We send our love to your whole family. She was so much of our lives. I will truly miss her smiling face at family gatherings and her sweet hugs. I truly wish that I could be there to offer comfort as you all were when my Dad passed away. Love to all of you, Shirley, Deb, Carl, Jeanette and Micheal

Richard/Mary Munda

June 15, 2005

Dan McMahan Family

Sorry to here of Mary's passing. She was a nice lady.Always liked being with you Folks, still remember the high school partys at her house.We will remember Mary in our prayers.

Richard&Mary Munda

Cookie & Daniel Dugan

June 15, 2005

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Michael, Christa and Family. We are very sorry for your loss, Dan & I truly know how you feel. Think of your Mom often, laugh, cry, & talk...it really helps to always remember. Know that we love you!

Ken & Mary Lou Previti

June 15, 2005

There has never been a more fortunate family than the McMahons. To have Mary as your wife for 50 years, and as a mother, grandmother, aunt, and more - that is the greatest of all good fortune for all of you. Our hearts are with you.

Don & Agnes Childs

June 15, 2005

The loss of a best friend's most cherished loved one leaves a hole in our hearts, too. So many years, so many memories to sustain us as Mary finds peace and release from pain. God bless you and the family and lift you all up in your loss, Dan.

Mike Drake

June 15, 2005

Dan and all, We are so very very sorry for your loss.



Mike, Boge, Darren, Meghan, Nate

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