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Rosaleen McDermott Obituary

McDermott, Rosaleen (nee Beggan), formerly of Roslea, County Fermanagh, beloved wife of the late Myles, loving mother of Anne (Tom) Rovtar, Bridget (Bob) Warns, Cecilia McDermott, Noreen (Greg) Nowak and Myles James (Annmarie), beloved daughter of the late James and Bridget Beggan, cherished grandmother of Rosaleen Alana (Steve), Brianne (Sam), Katie (Jack), Jordan, James, Morgan, Megan, Myles Anthony and the late CPL Robert Paul Warns II USMC (Erin Nielsen), great-grandmother of Fionnuala, Neav, Payton, Nori and Riley, dear sister of Cecilia, Catherine, Philomena and the late Joseph, Nan, Bridget, James and Tommy, special aunt of John and Jimmy Kennedy, Myles Kelly and fond aunt of many here and in Ireland, England and Canada, dear friend of Eileen Neary, Bridie Kennedy, Eileen O'Callahan, Mary McLaughlin and Claire Corley. Retired head nurse of Holy Cross Hospital. Member of St. Vincent DePaul Society of Sacred Heart Church. Avid gardener and lover of music. She was beloved by all. Visitation Thursday, 4 to 9 p.m. at Hills Funeral Home, LTD., 10201 S. Roberts Rd. (8000W), Palos Hills. Funeral Friday, beginning 10:45 a.m., from the funeral home, to Sacred Heart Church. Mass 11:30 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Information: 708-598-5880. Donations to: Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society-Combat Casualty Assistance Campaign, 875 N. Randolph Street, Suite 225, Arlington, VA 22203-1977 www.nmcrs.org

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 9, 2008.

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Tommy Kelly

January 11, 2008

Our prayers and deepest sympathy go to all the family.Auntie Rosaleen will be fondly missed.

Micheal and Ursula Kelly and family

January 11, 2008

Our Sincere condolences on the loss of your beloved Mother Rosaleen, i remember meeting her and Sonny (RIP) on a trip to Sligo when they visited my father Micky and Sally Kelly many years ago
May she rest in peace.

Pam Marcheski

January 10, 2008

Ceil, all our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Claire Corley

January 10, 2008

I have only known Rosaleen for just over three years and I thank her family for allowing me that privilege. She was a beautiful person who raised a very loving and caring family. I will always remember her great welcome, her hearty laugh and mild manner. She will always be my angel.
My condolences to all her family and may you treasure the many happy memories of her. May she rest in peace.

Nancie Rodems

January 10, 2008

Ceil,

You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Today the memories may still bring tears but time will allow these same memories to bring you a feeling of love and laughter.

January 9, 2008

Debbie Piorkowski

January 9, 2008

Ceil, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. Hold on to all of your memories ...big hug

Michael@ Sally Kelly

January 9, 2008

9th January 2008
Sincere Sympathy on the death of your beloved Mother.She has now joined her beloved husband and we are sure they will be as happy as they were for the long life they had together.Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.

Ron Fazio

January 9, 2008

Ceil,
Diane and I are so sorry for your loss. We pray for the peace that passes understanding.

Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.
From a headstone in Ireland

Liz Asay

January 9, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Marsha Hill

January 9, 2008

My Dearest Ceil & Family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of your dear Mother. I can't imagine the sorrow and pain you must be feeling. May it comfort you to know that I am praying for your strength and peace during this most difficult time. I know you have wonderful memories of your Mom to help sustain you as you heal.
God bless you all,
Love,
Marsha

Michael McDermott

January 9, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. In addition to being a devoted mother, grandmother, and great grandmother she was also a wonderful and caring aunt. She had to look after an extra tenant during the busy summer of 1974 when I was treated as one of the family. She also encouraged me to continue my studies whenever doubts arose despite the demands of the medical life, of which she was all too well aware.
Ar dheis De go raibh a Anam.

Ray Menard

January 8, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. I remember so many wonderful things about your mom. Growing up on 62nd St. she was always the medical expert. She was such a kind and generous person. I'll miss her smile and the twinkle in her eyes. What a remarkable woman!!!

Gene Diamond

January 8, 2008

I have learned this morning of the death last weekend of my beloved friend, Rosaleen McDermott, retired Head Nurse, Holy Cross Hospital, Chicago, IL. Rosaleen took a motherly interest in a cocky, green punk attorney at Holy Cross in 1980. She often gave him Hell, telling him how much he disappointed her, how often he fell below her exalted expectations for him. Her criticisms could be withering, especially because they were almost always on target.
That punk feared her righteous wrath, but loved her all the same and she loved him. Her harshest scorn and her highest praise were delivered with the same twinkle in her eye. It was impossible not to be drawn to her, to love her. I'll not soon forget her.
I hope she is joined today in Paradise with both her beloved Myles and her grandson, Bobby.
God bless you eternally, Rosaleen...

Kevin Hall

January 8, 2008

Ceil,
Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
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steve kalcic

January 8, 2008

Ceil
Kathy and I are so sorry to hear of your mothers passing. We will keep you in our prayers. Keep the memories alive they last forever.

Dave Reschke

January 8, 2008

Please accept my deepest sympathies. I have the greatest respect for Ceil and know that her mother has a lot to do with her being the wonderful person that she is. May your fond memories and the goodness of family and friends sustain you through this difficult time.

mary McLaughiln

January 8, 2008

We will all miss sweet Rosaleen what a wonderful lady,so kind and loving and a devoted Mom,grandmother,greatgrandmother she is happy now in heaven with her dear Myles,love Mary

JCPenney Friends, Andy, Sally, Judy & Stacy

January 8, 2008

Ceil, Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Annette Simcoe

January 8, 2008

Dear
Beloved family of Rosaleen
I am deeply sorry for your loss . Rosaleen and
Myles were dear friends of my (deceased) husband and myself. I regret that
I am presently in Florida and am sorry I cant attend her wake or Mass. I
will be sending a memorial from Miserecordia. My love to all her dear family.
Rosaleen was a special person I am greatful I was able to see her death notice on my computer (chicago tribune death notices).

Jan Hellstrand

January 8, 2008

Ceil,
I am saddened by the passing of your mother.
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

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