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Mary Quinlan Obituary

Quinlan, Mary M. (nee Janda), age 81, at rest March 22, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Sterling C. "Red" Quinlan, loving mother of Tom and step-mother of Terry, dear sister of Joan Janda and the late Anna Marie (late Ken) Martin, fond aunt of many nieces and nephews, dear sister-in-law of Jeanne (Bill) Williams and Barbara (late Fred) Quinlan. Visitation Tuesday, March 25th, from 3 to 9 p.m., at Adolf Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Ltd., 7000 S. Madison St., Willowbrook. Funeral service Wednesday, 9:15 a.m. prayers at the funeral home, proceeding to St. John of the Cross Church, for Mass at 9:45 a.m. Interment: Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Memorials to The Missionaries of Charity (Mother Theresa Order), 333 E. 145th Street, Bronx, N.Y. 10451, would be appreciated. Information: 630-325-2300.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 24, 2008.

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marian lendsey

April 3, 2008

We are closer to you now Mary my sweet, and some day soon will celebrate together in the eternity we work and pray for. we love you so much and thank God for our time together.

Helen Fabisiak/Pari

April 3, 2008

Mary and I worked together in Chicago when we were just out of high school so we go back a long way. I will miss you Mary. You'll always be in my thoughts and prayers.

Steve Jajkowski

March 24, 2008

I can see Red's big smile beaming down from the clouds! He and Mary are together once more.

Cliff Braun

March 24, 2008

This is Cliff Braun, a longtime friend and work associate mentored by the best, your husband "Red"
My late wife Marcy and I were priviledged to be at your wedding and then share a trip to Aruba before anyone knew anything about it.
I pray for you and Red.

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