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Mary Newsham Obituary

Newsham, Mary E. (nee Kahler); beloved wife of Gerald F. Sr.; loving mother of Kathleen (Patrick Owens), Michael, Patrice (Brian) Dobry, Jerry (Maureen), Rosary (James) Smith, and Neil (Lambi) Newsham; devoted grandmother of Sheila and Billy Canavan, Audrey and Kyle Newsham, Matt, Brian, Patrick and Colleen Dobry, Keith and Bridget Newsham, Michael and Brian Smith, Lynsey, Kahler and Reilly Newsham; dear sister of the late Neil (the late Mary) Kahler and Barbara (John) Erickson; fond aunt of many. Visitation Tuesday, 3 to 9 p.m., at Drechsler, Brown & Williams Funeral Home, 203 S. Marion St., Oak Park. Funeral Wednesday, 9:15 a.m., to St. Vincent Church for Mass at 10 a.m. Interment Mt. Carmel Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Community Support Services, 9201 Ogden Av., Brookfield, IL 60513 or Misericordia Heart of Mercy are appreciated. Funeral info: 708-383-3191.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 17, 2006.

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carole horton

April 21, 2006

Dear Uncle Gerald and cousins,I will miss Aunt Mary and my phone calls to her,she always answered on the first ring.She kept me up on ALL the family.I will miss that. Love and prayers to you all. LOVE ,Carole

Mark DeStefano

April 19, 2006

Dear Gerry & Family, We were all very sad to hear about Mary and wish to extend our condolences.Your Family is in our prayers,and Mary missed in our hearts. With Love,The DeStefano Family

Pat Costello

April 19, 2006

Jerry Newsham & Family,

Sorry for your loss





Pat, Megan & Maureen Costello

Bob & Michelle Agnoli

April 18, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Judy Mark

April 18, 2006

Uncle Gerald & family,

So sorry to hear about Aunt Mary.

Our thoughts & prayers are with you all.

Judy & Jennifer Mark

Noreen Jefferies

April 18, 2006

Dear Patti, Buddy and family

Sandee emailed me to let me know about your mom. Just wanted to let you know how sorry I am and my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Mike Duffy

April 18, 2006

Mike,

Our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family.



God Bless,



Mike and Georgia Duffy

Bob Clifford

April 18, 2006

To Mike and Family



Our deepest sympathies on the passing of your mother. She is looking down from heaven. I hope everyone is doing ok. Please let us know if there is anything at all we can do for you. God's blessings.



Bob, Dena, David, Michael, and Katie Clifford

Bob & Pat Donnelly

April 18, 2006

Gerry & family-



From Gerry & Bob sharing the same Godmother to St Vincent Ferrer Parish days & the Theatre Group, the Newshams & Donnellys have shared lots of memories. Mary, we loved you & will always remember you fondly.



Bob & Pat Donnelly

Richard/Mary Munda

April 17, 2006

Jerry/Mary Newsham Family

Sorry and sad to here of Mary's passing, she was a nice lady and our good friend. Wewill miss her this summer in Delavan.We will keep her in are prayers.Take care Jerry .

Richard/Mary Munda

Mary Ellen Donlon

April 17, 2006

I am so sorry to hear of Mary's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Mary Ellen Martensen Donlon

Jerry & Judy Nolan

April 17, 2006

Dear Jerry & Family:

I read somewhere:



"Death leaves a heartache no one can

heal..........Love leaves a memory

no one can steal"



Just want all of you to know that we

are thinking of you and praying for you.



MAY GOD HOLD YOU IN THE PALM OF HIS HAND.

Barbara & Sam Sorce

April 17, 2006

Dear Jerry & Family,

Our friendship goes back some fifty years, HOC, The Bombers, all of the weddings and family picnics, Labor Day at Munda's. We have some wonderful memories. Life has been hard for Mary the last several years. We know she is now at peace.

Our Love and Prayers are with you.

Jackie Newsham- Howard

April 17, 2006

Aunt Mary, will be greatly missed our prayers are with you all.God's Love Jackie,Jim

Mary M. (Peg) Myers (nee Teahan)

April 17, 2006

My condolences to Gerry and all the family on the death of my dear friend, Mary.



As one of the "Four Marys" who toured Europe in 1950, we had a friendship that endured for may years.



May she rest in peace.

Dave Wall

April 17, 2006

All the memories of my aunt Mary bring a smile to my face,I will miss her dearly. My deepest regrets to you all,love Dave

Suzanne Schmitt

April 17, 2006

I am so sorry for your loss. Please except my condolences. If you need anything, please let me know.

christie wall/ remington

April 17, 2006

Dear family, I,m soooooooooooooooo very sorry to hear of aunt Mary,s passing. She is ,and was a great lady. I will always have the fondest memories of her smile and kindness. She will truly be missed, I dont know how we will cope this reunion, without her. I,m very sorry for your loss. Hugs to all, especially uncle Gerald,see you Tuesday. Love Christie

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