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Mary McNicholas Obituary
McNicholas, Mary Ellen (nee Cardiff), 69, passed away September 25th, beloved wife of Dominick, loving mother of Michael (Helene) and James (Maureen), loving grandmother of Ellen, Michael, Christine (Michael), Meghan, Kaitlin and Emily (James), fond sister of the late Catherine (the late Pat) Flynn, William (Phyllis) Cardiff and Therese (Jerry) Felski, sister in law of John (Angela) of Ireland and the late Thomas (the late Maureen) and Michael (Joan), Proud member of Roscommon Midwest Association, Irish American Heritage Center, and Shamrock American Club. Visitation at the Cooney Funeral Home, 625 Busse Hwy., Park Ridge, Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., to St. Isaac Jogue Church, 8149 Golf Rd, Niles, IL. Mass 12:30 p.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, donations to the St. Patrick's Fathers or the American Lung Association would be appreciated. For info: 847-685-1002. 
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Memories and Condolences
for Mary McNicholas
Arleen Wilson
September 29, 2008
TO: Mike and Family
My heart and thoughts are with you as you grieve the loss of your mother. She can not be replaced and her absent will be noticed. But remember all the positive things that she instilled in you and pass it on.
Mary & Raymond J. Bendig
September 29, 2008
God keeps his (her) promises. Mary Ellen has paid her dues. The other dimension isn't that far away. It's this/close. We can feel it if we try... The Bendigs, Renaissance in Niles (41 years in St. Pascal parish)
June & Jerry Felski
September 27, 2008
We both inplore God's tenderest blessing on Mary Ellens sweet soul. Her parting so soon has left a void but we will always remember her with joy. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all and we hope your time of sorrow will be followed by the sunshine of tomorrow, knowing God's etenal light is always shining upon her.
Edward Ruby
September 27, 2008
Our deepest condolences to you and your family.
Mary Flynn Boener
September 26, 2008
Will miss you much Auntie Mary Ellen. Thank you for teaching my girls and I how to jig....Mike, Jim and Uncle Dom, we are thinking of you are praying for you.
Bob and Ethel Hunt
September 26, 2008
Dear Dominick and Family,
We are sorry we could not personally be there to celebrate Mary Ellen's life, but our thoughts and prayers will be with you. We will miss Mary Ellen's gracious smile. Her willingness to help was impressive. As Mary Ellen went "home" Jesus gave her a hug and thanked her for living her life in His image and likeness. Life, time, love and memories all gifts from God which we hope will provide you comfort in the days ahead. Your neighbors from Byron St.
JUDY LEWIN
September 26, 2008
MY CONDOLENCES TO DOMINCK,
MIKE, JIM AND THE FAMILY.
JUDY LEWIN
Mike F.
September 26, 2008
Eternal rest, Godmother......you're
spirit and love of life will always be remembered....
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