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Mary Underwood Obituary

Underwood, Mary K. "Kathy" (nee Cahill), age 59, was happiest surrounded by family and friends. A good meal was always served and happy memories were had by all. beloved wife of Douglas Sr., devoted mother of Douglas Jr. (Dawn), Michael (Margaret), Mary Beth (Michael) Mattson, Brenda (Bill) Hentush, and David (Maggie), loving grandmother of Anthony, Joshua, Riley Jo, Madison, Codey, Trey and Sophia, dear sister of James (Darlene) and Terry (Marilyn) Cahill. Chapel prayer 9:30 a.m. Friday, November 15, 2002, at the Schmaedeke Funeral Home, 10701 S. Harlem Ave., Worth, to Our Lady of the Ridge Church, Chicago Ridge, Mass 10 a.m. Visitation Thursday, 3 to 9 p.m. Interment Lincoln National Cemetery. 708-448- 6000. Visit Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 13, 2002.

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Gloria Silvey(Gertzen, Jr)

November 17, 2002

Doug and Kids, I am so sorry about your lose. We had great times growing up and I still remember alot of them. Kathy will be missed and I wished I would have kept in touch with you guys. My prayers are with you guys at this time and I am sorry I couldn't be with you. Take Care all of you

Sandy DeMonte ( Robertson )

November 15, 2002

Doug Sr., Doug Jr., Michael, Marybeth, Brenda and David

We had some wonderful times together with our families and some great dinners. I am so going to miss her and I Thank God that we had our time together this summer. Kathy truely LOVED her Family and was so proud of her Grandchildren. I'm sorry I couldn't be there at this time but my thoughts and prayers have been with you all. Please be strong for one another.

With all my Love

Sandy and family

Lisa Lenz

November 14, 2002

David and Family, So sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Lisa and Brian Lenz

Jim Robertson

November 14, 2002

My deepest and heart filled sympathy goes out to you and your family. We certainly had some wonderful times with our family as we were growing up. Kathy will be missed greatly. God Bless

Gloria & Joe Gertzen

November 13, 2002

Our deepest sympathy to Doug and the entire family. Sorry we can't be with you, but our prayers are.

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