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Norrine Sheehy Obituary

Sheehy, Norrine (Dolly) (nee Shanahan) Age 93 years. Beloved wife of the late John (Jack) Sheehy; Loving mother of John (Kathleen Cookie), James (Susan), Michael (Cathy), Deborah (Jerry) Novac, the late Dennis and Gloria (Bob) Hensley; Fond sister of Jack (Pat) Shanahan and the late James (Jerry) Shanahan; Loving daughter of the late John and Florence Shanahan; Fond grandmother of Marty McPhee, Carolyn McPhee, William Hensley, John (Julie) Sheehy, William (Jenna) Sheehy, Colleen (Rob) Calkins, Jerry Novac, Katie (Josh) Hardy and Marianne Novac; Great grandmother of Katie Marie, John Roger Sheehy, Luke and Colin Sheehy, Ryan and Taylor Calkins, Martin McPhee and Cameron Hardy. Visitation 3-8PM Wednesday. Funeral Thursday 8:45AM at the John Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home 7020 W. 127th St., Palos Heights, Incarnation Church 9:30AM Mass. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Diabetes Association would be appreciated. (708) 361-4235

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 1, 2012.

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Tom Cimino

April 25, 2021

John, Very sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. I did not know her but I'm sure she was a very good person because she raised you and you are a very good hearted individual.
Tom Cimino
Former Navistar Co-worker

Joseph McPhee

May 23, 2012

To the family Of Dolly Sheehy.I have know Dolly for over 50 years and she was a wonderful example of a christian woman. I know she shared a special devotion to the Blessed Mother.She raised a beautiful family and will be missed by all. I was unable to attend the visitation or funeral service and just wanted to express my condolences to her entire family.

May 2, 2012

Jack (John) Our thoughts are with you and your family on this very sad day. The memories will live on. God bless.

Joe Anselmo

Norine Flynn-Spero

May 2, 2012

Dear Carolyn,Marty and Billy,
Please accept my deepest sympathy on the recent passing of your beloved Grandmother. One of my longest and fondest memories of her is her devotion to the Blessed Mother and the Blue Army. Today Grandma Dolly is standing face to face Mother to mother with her and is asking Her to watch over you during this very difficult time . God Bless you.

Heather Shepard

May 2, 2012

We know Dolly is doing a happy dance in Heaven smiling down at all her blessings here with us. Thank you for sharing her with us. Love, The McDonough/Shepard/Jones families

Sean Sullivan

May 2, 2012

Jim ,
We are sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Michael Neblo (& Eileen, Anna, and Kate)

May 1, 2012

Dear Marty, Billy, Carolyn, and Martin,
All of you and grandma Dolly are in our thoughts and prayers. What an amazing woman. I always marveled at how (despite the impossibly tall high-heels) her tiny frame hid such a big heart of gold and a spine made of steel. We wish we could be there with you to celebrate Dolly's long life of grace, love, strength, and good humor. We love you and miss you all.

John Neblo

May 1, 2012

Marty, Carolyn and Billy:
We offer our sincerest condolences at the loss of Grandma Dolly, but know that you will take solace in celebrating her wonderful life and the continuing gift of your memories of her.
John and Susan Neblo

Mary Galvin

May 1, 2012

Dearest Carolyn, Marty, Billy and Martin, It was a sad day when I learned of the passing of your beloved Gram. She was a classy lady whose unfalering faith and courage taught her to face each crisis in her life with dignity. Losing her beloved Jack, son Dennis, your loving mother Gloria and her battle with diabetis taught many of us the true definition of patience and love. Her role as grandmother/mother was to continue teaching the three of you life's lessons. The joy in her eyes whenever she was around Martin confirmed that her lessons had been well learned. The devotion and love that all of you bestowed upon her was a great example of these lessons. You were great students!
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you and my heart is filled with joy knowing she is at peace with Our Lady and Doll's family. Thank You for sharing her with me. The world has lost a very special person.
Lovingly, Mary

Scott Grey

May 1, 2012

Carolyn, Marty, Billy, and Martin - Wishing you comfort in this difficult time. Your Gram was a kind, courageous, strong, and proud woman who will never be forgotten by those who were fortunate enough to know her.

Michele Haram

May 1, 2012

Carolyn, Marty, Billy, and Martin, may the happy memories of your wonderful Gran bring you joy and comfort. She was a radiant lady of extraordinary strength and grace.

May 1, 2012

all my love and prayers , I admired Dolly as a sister, friend and an example of how to face life's problems with devout faith and grace, It was an honor to know her. LOVE TO ALL OF THE FAMILY, Aunt Jerry

Laura (Neblo) McNabney

May 1, 2012

Dear Carolyn, Marty and Billy, Your grandmother was a very special lady that made this world a better place. She will be missed by so many. I hope your treasured memories of her will help you through this time. Much Love.

Robert J. Moynihan

May 1, 2012

My condolences and prayers are with Jim and Susan, Mike and Cathy, Carolyn and Marty and their families on the death of one grand lady. When Jack Sheehy died 35 years ago, we prayed that he would rest in peace. That is over. The glad reunion has begun. Thanks be to God. I was blest to know this woman who lived a well lived, exemplary life. What a great gift that the last two years of her life were with the loving, superb care Susan and Jim were able to give. May Dolly and Jack be reunited in God's eternal kingdom.

May 1, 2012

John I am very sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. Take care of yourself... Tom Cimino

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