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Matilda Hennessy Obituary

Hennessy, Matilda "Tillie" age 86, beloved wife of Robert A. Hennessy, loving mother of Sue Ellen (the late Kenneth) Workman, Robert J. Hennessy, Linda (Edward) Burt, Patricia (Floyd) Gelini, Karen (the late Robert) Talchik, Janice (Bruce) Turyna, Jerry Hennessy, Beth Ann (Thomas) Conlon, Ronald Hennessy, Christine (Thomas) Corlett, fond grandmother of 26, great-grandmother of six, dear sister of the late John (the late Marion) Devenny. Funeral Thursday, March 5th, 8:45 a.m. from the McKenzie Funeral Home, 15618 S. Cicero Ave. Oak Forest, to St. Christopher Church, Mass 9:30 a.m. Interment Mt. Olivet. Visitation Wednesday, 3 to 9 p.m. 708-687-2990.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 3, 2009.

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john sullivan

March 9, 2009

bob i am very sorry for your loss you have been a good friend for many years.i did not know tillie as well as i knew you and some of your children,but she must have been a great lady to raise all your kids.you both did a great job.all of your children that i know are a credit to you both. my health does not allow me out but i wanted you to know my prayers are with you and your family.GOD BLESS

David Jorgensen

March 5, 2009

Sorry for your loss, I'm thinking of you all.

The Dorff Family

March 5, 2009

Mrs. Corlett,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family. We are sorry for your loss.

carl & cyd ostrowski

March 4, 2009

jerry and family,may your mom rest in peace,god bless you!

Joe Van Meter

March 4, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Maureen & Alice (O'Malley)

March 4, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Alan & Ida Clements

March 3, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this sad time.

Joann Pyritz

March 3, 2009

Beth, Tom, Thomas, Sean and family. The Lyons Township High School Physical Education and Health departments offer you our deepest sympathy on the passing of your mom and grandmother. Please consider us your extended family as you deal with your loss.

The Gallaghers

March 3, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers our with your family.

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