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Mary O'Brien Obituary

O'Brien, Mary Kay March 17. Loving daughter of Dolores M. (nee Kelly) and the late Dennis "Geno" O'Brien; beloved sister of Dennis (Anita) and the late Timothy; fond aunt of Shannon (Jason), Erin, Brendan, Kerry and Colleen; great-aunt of Ian, Mira and Aidan; dear friend of Jim Jutzi. Dedicated nurse for over 30 years at the University of Illinois Hospital. Funeral Monday, 10:00 a.m. from Donnellan Funeral Home, 10525 S. Western Ave., to St. Cajetan Church, 2445 W. 112th St., for Mass 11:00 a.m. Internment private. Visitation Sunday 3:00 - 9:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to guidedogsofamerica.org. Info 773-238-0075. Sign guestbook at www.donnellanfuneralhome.com



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 20, 2016.

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The Dunleavy's

March 14, 2022

Miss you dearly Mary Kay, Dennis, Tim, and of course,
Mrs. O' !!

Kevin J Dunleavy

March 14, 2019

Hey Mar, please give Tim a hug and kiss from the Dunleavy's; especially Sean. My sisters, as you know, are watching out for your Mom. Mom is still a whimper snapper! I know she is still here on this earth for OUR sake. The Dunleavy's will continue to pray for You, Dad and Tim. Thank you to the O'Brien's for letting the Dunleavy's be part of our life's. Peace & Love

March 26, 2016

May God provide the family with strength and comfort during this difficult time 2 Cointhians 1:3,4

Kevin Dunleavy

March 21, 2016

To all the O'Brien Family, especially Tim and Dolores. May God bless you and keep you M.K., with your reunion with Dad and Tim.

Dolores Lewis Hood

March 21, 2016

Dear Dolores,

Please accept my deepest sympathy in the loss of your daughter.


Dolores Lewis Hood
Visitation High School
Class '41

March 20, 2016

Dear MK, what a blessing to have had you in my life! Love you dearly, little Moey Carey

Maureen Carey

March 20, 2016

My dear MK, what a blessing to have had you in my life! Love you dearly, little Moey Carey

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