Mary O'Rourke Obituary

I will forever be grateful for the kindness and compassion she showed to my family. Such a wonderful person and fierce educator. Your family remains in my thoughts and prayers always.

Mary Kay, Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you Always

To the O'Rourke family. I just found out about Mary's passing tonight from some friends at Guerin Prep where she attended.

I am sorry for your loss and will always remember your family from our days at Ridgemoor and the family swimming on Monday's during the summer.

My thoughts and prayers to the O'Rourke family. May eternal light shine upon her.

My Sympathy to the O'Rourke Family.
May Mary Rest In Peace........
Jerry Clancy

MY deepest sympathy to Mary's family ,
Mary was a customer of mine @ dunkin donuts, every morning during the school year she would pull up in the drive thru and say its Mary, I knew her order by heart; large ice tea with lemon & extra ice . I will miss hearing her say that. May you soar with the angels Mary.

to the o'rourke family.....
my prayers continue to be with you & the st. angela family. it just seems so unreal but to me so i'm sure it's even more of a shock to you. me must remeber god makes no mistakes & although we needed her, out father needed her more. i am the proudest parent of three current & one former student. i'm thankful for the oppurtunity to have been blessed with the pleasure of meeting a true to life heaven sent and will never forget the blessings she so whole heartedly bestowed upon my family. miss o will forever be missed. god bless you all through out this time of sorrow.
the raggs-caldwell family

To The O'Rourke Family.....
My prayers continue to be with you & the St. Angela family. It just seems so unreal but to me so I'm sure it's even more of a shock to you. Me must remeber God makes no mistakes & although we needed her, Out Father needed her more. I am the proudest parent of three current & one former student. I'm thankful for the oppurtunity to have been blessed with the pleasure of meeting a true to life heaven sent and will never forget the blessings she so whole heartedly bestowed upon my family. Miss O will forever be missed. God bless you all through out this time of sorrow.
The Raggs-Caldwell Family

Thought and prayer to Mary Kay's family and for St. Angela's School.We will miss you.

Dear O'Rourke Family,
I remember Mary Kay hanging around with my sister Mary Jo when they were growing up she was a special person with an infectious smile. She will be deeply missed she was taken too soon, but we have another Angel on our side.
Please know that your family are in our thoughts &
prayers in this time of sorrow.
With Sympathy,
Noreen Lundin & Tom Lacey

I am so sorry for the loss of Mary Kay. I enjoyed her at the Associate Training Sessions and was delighted to find out that she was connect to the O'Rourke's of Flatley's Band.
It is a mystery as to why God took her at such a young age, but there is apparently a message to all of us. She certainly left a legacy of love for her family, for education and the families at St. Angela and to the Mercy community who's lives that she touched.

Dear O'Rourke Family,
I remember Mary Kay hanging around with my sister Mary Jo when they were growing up she was a special person with an infectious smile. She will be deeply missed she was taken too soon, but we have another Angel on our side.
Please know that your family are in our thoughts &
prayers in this time of sorrow.
With Sympathy,
Noreen Lundin & Tom Lacey

My condolences to the O'Rourke family.
Ms O was such a delightful person. She truly loved her students. She will be missed. May God bless and keep you all.

i am so saddened to hear of may kay's passing. i'm sorry i was unable to attend her service, i imagine there wasn't a dry eye. what a tremendous person she truly was.
i'm sorry time has passed us. she will be truly missed.

she was such a great women, and had a big heart wont never forget her. she will always be an angel.

Dear O'Rourke Family,
We looked forward to walks home from St. Ferdinand's with Mary Kay. She was a special person; always kind, with a contagious smile. We were blessed to know her. We are so sorry for your loss, you all are in our thoughts and prayers.
The Lyman Family

My prayer goes out to Mary's family. She has returned to the God of her heart who will bless those who remain with good memories of a beautiful soul. Annie Cousins, Los Angeles area Mercy Associate.

I am sorry for your loss. My Condolences to the entire O'Rourke family.

Dear Jack,

My condolences to you and your family on such a great loss. My prayers are with you and your family.

On behalf of all Chicago-land Mercy Associates, please accept my sincerest condolences. Mary Kay was truly a woman of Mercy who is no doubt now in the arms of the God she loved and who loved her. Her inspiration will live on in the lives of those she touched and changed.
Carol Conway

To Kevin and the entire O'Rourke Family:

We just returned from vacation Sunday night and just learned now of your loss. Our condolences to you all. God Bless.

We just heard of your sad news and wish to extend our most heartfelt sympathies. The O'Rourke family is in our prayers.

To the O'Rourke Family,

We are deeply saddened by the passing of
your Daughter and Sister. Please accept our sincerest condolences and prayers. The Louis J. Fabbri Family

I just found out today that Miss O had passed away. My heart is saddened and I am at a loss for words.

Miss O was such a wonderful person and a dedicated principal at St. Angela school. She greeted the childern almost every morning as they started their school day and she will be greatly missed.

My sincere condolences go out to O'Rourke family and to all the faculty at St. Angela School. Her memory will forever live on.

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Ms. "O" as I affectionately knew her as. Although I never met her in person, I always received her voice mail updates. She had such a pleasant voice and I am really going to miss hearing her voice.
Mrs. Archibald (Jacolby Morgan's Grandmother)

Our thoughts and prayes are with you during this most difficult time.

Mick and the O'Rourke Family: I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Your profound loss is shared by so many. The Falk family has been touched in countless ways by Mary Kay.
We share your grief and loss, John and Barbara Falk

She was a beautiful person.

Dear Mrs. O'Rourke and family,
We were all shocked to hear of Mary Kay's passing so suddenly. Our Lord must truly have a wonderful plan for her. Our hearts are saddened for all of you. Please know that all of you are in our thoughts and prayers. Be strong for one another and take good care of each other.
Love,
The DeFiore Family

To the O'Rourke Family:

It was almost 30 years ago that I started tutoring Patty as she was a St. Ferdinand student. Of all the children I have tutored or taught, it is Patty that I still think of with great affection. Although I met Mary Kay several times at the O'Rourke house, it was from Patty's stories that I realized how special the O'Rourke family was and the special bond that they had.

In these difficult days and times ahead, I pray that you rely on that special bond and the precious memories of Mary Kay to carry you on. From everything that I have read (and heard, since a good friend of mine worked at St. Angela's with Mary Kay,) Mary Kay was an angel who now has a special place in Gpd's kingdom. I wish I had had the pleasure of knowing her. God bless you all.

Mary Moss

I am so sorry for your loss.My family grew up (with many O'Rourke's) in St. Ferdinand's parish. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Mary Murphy Scholz

May God uphold you the family with great strength to bear the sudden lost. Ms O is loved and wonderful to all the kids of St Angela , we will surely miss her, May her soul rest in perfect peace. ( St Angela Parents.)

I To the O'rourke family, thank you for sharing Ms. O with the St. Angela family. I am the proud parent of four Wildcats and I can't say thank you enough for all the things she has done for my family. From helping us financially to helping mold my daughter into an honor student. I can honestly say that she knew and loved each one of those kids and her opinion and word weighed heavily in my household. I affectionately referred to her as the third parent in my house as so many of my kids conversations begin with "Ms. O said," We love her so much. and she will forever be in aour hearts. I know because of her my children have grown into and will continue to be great students. Thank You Ms. O.-The Jones Family

To O'Rourke family: Mary Kay's passion for St Angela School will never be forgotten. She was great! St Angela has an Angel in Heaven watching over us. Peace my sister-job well done! Love you,
Ms. Gerri Weathersby

ms. o was an inspiration to all who knew her. st. angela will not be the same. our family sends our condolences. your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

Our condolences goes out to the family of Ms.O. She will defiantly be missed! May God Bless You All...
Love Kendrick, Keyleich & Kimbria Brown & Kimberly Highley

Patty and The O’Rourke Family,
With deepest sympathies on your loss, God must have greater plans for Mary Kay, ones that only she can do with Him. We might not understand now what they may be, but our faith in God will someday enlighten and comfort us. I met Mary Kay only a few times but her smile is one I will always remember. My prayers are with all of you.
Dori Valenta, Nativity of Our Lord.

There is no one like Mary Kay. She had great intuition when it came to people. Everyone had a better time when Kay was around. I will miss her laughter & the way she would make us all laugh. Save a noodle for me up in heaven.

Sending your family our deepest sympathies.
We hope you find peace in knowing that Mary Kay lives on in the lives of all the children and families she has touched.
God Bless.
The McGing Family

Dear O'Rourke Family-
Words cannot express how sorry we are about the loss of your precious Mary Kay. She was so much to so many people - What a remarkable gal! As you lean on each other, know that the closeness of your family is an inspiration to us all. We wish you the peace that only God can provide.
Much Love,
The Boldt Family

The past year of my life, working for and with Mary Kay have taught me the true meaning of sacrifice, dedication and unyielding commitment to the education and well being of our dear students. I shall miss her spirit and smile and great ability to embolden those around her.

To the O'Rourke Family,

Our prayers, thoughts and sympathies are with you now at this time of loss. No words of mine will take away your pain, but may God Bless you all and may you find some peace and comfort at this terrible time in the found memories you shared through the years with Mary. God Bless you all.

My family and I are saddened with this news. We will continue to keep the O'Rourke family as well as St. Angela School in our prayers. Ms. O truly loved the job she did at St. Angela; and she did it so well. My daughter and I did benefit from the loving instruction she provided. Ms. O will forever have a place in our hearts. The Taylor Family, Bellwood, IL; Class of 2006

Dear Mary Ann,Jack,Kevin,Dan,Mick, Patty Ann,Denis and Geralyn and O'Rourke family
Our Deepest to you on the sudden death of Mary Kay our dear friend.May Mary Kay Rest in Peace. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time.Padraig and Owen and the Boylan Family.Dundalk, Ireland.

Dear Mary Ann and the O'Rourke Family,
Our deepest sympathy and prayers to each of you at this sad time. Mary Kay truly was special. May memories of special times spent with her and God's choicest blessings comfort you.
The Wilk Family
Wally, Pam, Tom, and Jennifer

To the entire O'Rourke Family, our deepest sympathies. May you find solace in the life May Kay lived and the all of the people she touched. She is in our prayers.
Mike & Jean Lundin(Chicago)

To the O'Rourke Family-
We are sorry for your loss . Our deepest sympathy .

Dear Mary Ann and O'Rourke Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

My deepest sympathy to all the family. My prayers and thoughts are with you all at this sad time.

my prayers are for the Orouke family. ms.o will truly be missed.know that she will be looking down at us all year long. peace and much love to her family. p.mcaniel

To the O'Rourke family, We are sorry for your loss. Ms. O was a wonderful person who went the extra mile to help others. She will truly be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow.
- The Givens Family

To the O'Rourke Family: Our deepest sympathies to all of you for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.

To Mary Ann, Geralyn and the entire O'Rourke Family, our thoughts and prayers are with all of you in this difficult time.

Tom and Chris Walsh

Dear O'Rourke Family and the Community of St Angela's School

God called Mary Kay too soon, we think; to everone's surprise.
We wonder what she's doing for God, while tears still sting our eyes.

A beautiful angel has left us;
we cannot understand.
For only God has knowledge of
creation, as was planned.

Our faith has surely taught us, in our sympathy and strife;
to celebrate the "wonderful" of Mary Kay's blessed life!

We remember Mary Kay, her family and the community of St Angela's Catholic School in our thoughts and prayers.

Thoughts and prayers to the O'Rourke family, we are so sorry for your loss. God Bless You.
Love,
Maria, Doreen and Tony Liston

To the O'Rourke Family and the students of St. Angela School,
I am Sorry for your loss of such a Great Woman. My prays are with the family, friends, and students that Ms. O left behind to cherish her memory.
Jamila Vance(Chicago, IL)
A'mere Dale(St. Angela Student)

This is the principal at my daughter Alexia Leggin's school....when I tell you this woman was AMAZING....I MEAN EVERY WORD OF IT...THIS SCHOOL AND THE KIDS IN THE SCHOOL WERE HER LIFE...SHE LOVED THEM AND THE CHILDREN AND PARENTS LOVED HER ....SHE IS ONE OF THE MOSE KINDEST, GIVING PEOPLE I HAVE EVER MET....I HOPE THE SCHOOL WILL FOLLOW HER LEAD...R.I.P. MS O....ALEXIA LEGGIN'S FAMILY LOVES YOU!!!!

To the O'Rourke Family: Please accept our deepest sympathies. Mary Kay always lit up the room and will be missed by all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. Mary Kay will be remembered at our next Police Mass, this Sunday at Mercy Home. (She was also remembered at all Masses this past weekend at Nativity of Our Lord Parish, where she dedicated many years to the Religious Education Program.) May her family and friends know the healing touch of Christ during this difficult time.

To the O'Rourke Family: Please accept our deepest sympathies. Mary Kay always lit up the room and will be missed by all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Mike, Arlene, and Megan McKitterick

Her life helped so many! I never realized the wonderful impact she had on the educational community. She was an inspiration. I know how close all of you are, and I pray you find strength at this terrible time. God bless you all. The world is a smaller place.

Not only will you be missed by your family, but by all the people you have touched throughout your life. Rest in peace.

To the O'Rourke family, you are in our hearts and in our prayers. We are so sorry for your loss.

To the entire O'Rourke Family: My deepest sympathies to you all for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Thoughts and prayers to Mary Kay's family and for St. Angela's School.She will be truly missed.

Connie West
Administrative Assistant
St.Thomas of Villanova Parish

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Aunt Mary Ann, Jack, Kevin, Dan, Mick, Patty, Denis, and Geralyn, words cannot begin to express my deepest sympathy to you for the loss of Mary Kay.

Every time she entered a room, she was smiling and making others laugh! An absolute pleasure to be around! I'm so very proud to be one of her many cousins.

It's a blessing to know you are a close and loving family and I am certain with each other and all your family and friends, you will find your way through this most difficult time.

With much love,

To all the O'Rourke's, I am so sorry for the loss of Mary Kay. I will alway's keep a special place in my heart for her as one of my very first friends. I know she will be missed by all she touched. Thoughts and prayers your way from all the Lundin's.

Love and Prayers, Mary Jo

To the O'Rourke Family, Please accept my deepest sympathies. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this very difficult time.

Joy Del Guidice

My sympathy to the O'Rourke Family and the St. Angela
Family on the loss of Mary Kay. She leaves a legacy of devotion to Catholic Education. Her passion and hard work
were such a bright light to the many children she served.
She will be deeply missed by so many.
Judy McGuire St. Angela Volunteer

Patty, Geralyn and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this very difficult time.
Love,
The Kanarowski family
St. Juliana

Mrs. O'Rourke, Mick, Karen, Katie, Connor, Jack, Eddie and all the O'Rourkes, there are no words to express how sorry we are to hear of Mary Kay's untimely death. She was a lovely person and I know she will be deeply missed by all of her family, friends and students. All of you are in our prayers, Love, Mary and Joe ,Mairead, Grainne, and JohnJoeKIlroy

O'Rourke Family we are so very sorry for your loss. Your Family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Love Joe & Becky O'Rourke