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Mary Ponkey Obituary

Ponkey, Mary E. (nee Garvey) Beloved wife of the late Anthony M. (Retired Sun Times pressman); Loving mother of Raymond, and Daniel (Marianne) Ponkey; Beloved daughter of the late Daniel and Hannah Garvey; Fond grandmother of Daniel T. Jr. (Caroline), and Kevin (Erin) Ponkey; great-grandmother of Max and Dylan; Dear sister of Daniel (the late Lucille) Garvey, and Thomas (Donna) Garvey; Fond aunt of Pamela, Maryann, the late Daniel Jr., Maureen; and other nieces and nephews. Funeral Monday 9:15am from Michael Coletta Sons Funeral Home 544 W. 31st St. (Chicago) to Nativity of Our Lord Church Mass 10:00am. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Member of Nativity of Our Lord Church, Senior's Club. Visitation Sunday 3:00pm to 7:00pm (312) 225-8500.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 13, 2013.

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Jeanne Kirka

April 23, 2013

Dear Ray and Danny heard about your Mom's passing she was a wonderful second mother growing up on Parnell. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and yours Love Penny

Sabina McMahon/Litwicki

April 15, 2013

Dear Ray and Dan,
I'm so sorry to hear of your Moms passing, she was always a nice lady to me. My thoughts and prays are with you all. Sabina

~ ~ Fr. Dan Brandt, CPD Chaplain

April 13, 2013

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. I am sorry that my schedule does not allow me to celebrate Mary's life with you on Monday morning; she will be remembered at the Police Mass on Sunday, 14 APR, 11:00 a.m., at Mercy Home - 1140 W. Jackson Blvd. In the meantime, may family and friends know the healing touch of our all-loving, all-merciful God! [Police Chaplains Ministry: www.ChicagoPCM.org or 312/738-7588]

Denise Robertson

April 13, 2013

Auntie Mary,
I am glad my mother chose you to be my "Godmother".

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