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Mary O'Reilly Obituary

O'Reilly, Mary A. (nee Muldoon), age 92, native of County Galway, Ireland, beloved wife of the late Charles O'Reilly, loving mother of Patrick (Barbara), Charles, John (Mikki), Mary Ellen (Allan) Wantroba, Anne (George) Wickert, Bridget (Ralph) Austgen, Lucia (William) Dunne, Peter, Paul (Jill) and Stephen, cherished grandmother of Michael, Shari, Charles, Mary, Brian, Timothy, Kevin, Marcus, Sarah, Bridget, Kevin, Maggie, Molly, Matt, Rachael, Brittney and Kelsey, dear sister of the late Patrick, Sr. Ellen Muldoon, SSC, and Brigid Schmidt, fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents John and Mary Muldoon. Visitation Sunday, 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Funeral Monday, 9:15 a.m. from Adams-Winterfield & Sullivan Funeral Home, 4343 Main Street, Downers Grove (1 blk. S. Ogden), to St. Joan of Arc Church, Mass 10 a.m. Interment St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery, Palatine. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Community Adult Day Care, 4501 Main Street, Downers Grove, IL, 60515, appreciated. 630-968-1000.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Jan. 8 to Jan. 9, 2005.

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John Dowd

January 11, 2005

Very sorry I was unable to attend your Mother's funeral. I have the most wonderful memories of her kindness. May the angels come to welcome her and lead her into paradise!

Diane Denk

January 10, 2005

Dear O'Reilly Family,

I will always cherish the fond, funny memories I have of your mother. She was a true original, the likes of which we will never see again. I imagine she and Charlie are jigging and fiddling in heaven.

Fondly with love, Diane Denk

Janet Ospina

January 10, 2005

Charlie:

My deepest condolences to you and your family.

Love,

janet

Anna Menedjian

January 8, 2005

May you be with God and may God be with your loved ones.



With love and sympathy,

Ann Dillon Quinn

January 8, 2005

My sincere sympathy on the loss of your mother. I will always remember her step-dancing days. She is in God's garden.

Thomas Porter

January 8, 2005

You will always be in our prayers.

May God bless you and may your soul, rest in peace.

The Staff of Adams-Winterfield & Sullivan

January 8, 2005

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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4343 Main Street, Downers Grove, IL 60515

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