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Mary O'Brien Obituary

Philomena O'Brien, Mary

Mary Philomena (Dee) O'Brien, born on May 13th, 1944, passed away on June 20th, 2024 after giving it 110% everyday during her cancer battle. A native of Kilrossanty, County Waterford, Ireland. Devoted wife of the late Liam, the most loving and wonderful Mom to Michael Jefferson and Jennifer Nora (Marc) Marcussen, the extraordinary Mema to Liam, Grace and Henry. Survived by siblings, nieces, nephews and cousins in Ireland and England. Member of Chicago Gaelic Park, former member of the Chicago GAA Board. Her family was her world, and she will be forever loved, missed and remembered. Donations to the American Cancer Federation or the American Heart Association are appreciated. Visitation Tuesday 9:00am-10:00am at St Alexis Church with mass starting at 10:00am. Interment All Saints. For information please call 847-685-1002 or visit www.cooneyfuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jun. 23, 2024.

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Jun

25

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

St. Alexis Church

400 W Wood Ave, Bensenville, IL 60106

Jun

25

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Alexis Church

400 W Wood Ave, Bensenville, IL 60106

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