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Rita Kenny Obituary

Kenny, Rita (nee Walsh), 82 years young, devoted mother of Patricia Lentsch Hammond, Kate (Paddy) Raymond; loving grandmother of Todd, Kurt (Dena), Kerry (Dale) and Jean, cherished great grandmother of T.J., Rachel, Samantha, Alex, and Anna, dear sister of the late James, the late Thomas, and late Robert Walsh, fond aunt and great aunt of many and survived by a host of dear cousins and friends. Former Chicago Police Department Crossing Guard. Funeral Wednesday, 9:15 a.m. from Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, 6150 N. Cicero Ave., to Our Lady of Mercy Church, 4432 N. Troy St., for mass at 10 a.m. Interment private. Visitation Tuesday, from 4 to 9 p.m. 773-736-3833.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Oct. 11 to Oct. 12, 2004.

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Sinead Raymond

October 12, 2004

Thinking of you all at this very sad time. Rita was a wonderful person and great fun. Love from Richard, Sinead, Richard and Ciara. x

Bill Schroeder

October 11, 2004

Kerry, our thoughts and prayers are with you...

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