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Walter McGuire Obituary

McGuire, Jr., Walter G. Age 87. Beloved husband of the late Selina E. McGuire (nee Dwyer); loving father of Walter G., III (Rosemarie), Peter H., Mark E. (Bow), Selina E., Chris J. McGuire, Shawn M. (Dave) Dragman, Marianne (Michael) Walsh, Michael G. (Ingrid) and Daniel J. (Stephanie) McGuire; fond grandfather of 28; great-grandfather of 12; dear brother of Julie (the late John) Dowdle and the late John (Paulette) McGuire, Mary "Liz" (the late John P.) Henebry, Frances (the late George) Rassas, Josephine "Dodie" (the late John E. "Jack"), Patricia (the late Robert) Dwyer and William McGuire; 46 nieces and nephews and many great-nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday, October 13, 2014, 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Tuesday, October 14, 2014, 9:00 a.m. from Donnellan Family Funeral Home, 10045 Skokie Blvd. at Old Orchard Road, Skokie, IL 60077 to SS. Faith, Hope & Charity Church, 191 Linden Street, Winnetka, IL 60093, Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment Calvary Cemetery, Evanston. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Misericordia, 6300 North Ridge Avenue, Chicago, IL 60660, would be appreciated. Info: www.donnelllanfuneral.com or 847-675-1990.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 12, 2014.

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Chuck McEnery

October 31, 2014

I read with sadness about the death of Walter. He and Selina were supporters of Holy Family in the 70's. I am grateful to them for their interest and generosity to the Jesuit team who served the parish. I am sure Walter, Selina, Frank Holland and Tim Kelley are all watching over us now. The family are in my prayers and gratitude. Peace, Chuck McEnery

October 18, 2014

Please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss
of your dear Dad Walter. I have fond memories
of him and your Mom. He is with her now.
Gods Blessings, Fondly, Margo Mullady

Cathy (Spencer) Kennedy

October 15, 2014

The entire Spencer family is keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers. Lots of great memories in Sea Island, GA with the McGuire family. God Bless.

October 15, 2014

Our sincere condolences to the McGuire family. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time.

Shirley and Alan Levitz, Enfield, CT

Barb Buckingham Rosean

October 14, 2014

All the Buckinghams send their condolences and prayers to all the McGuire family.

John Henebry

October 13, 2014

It was an honor to have Walter McGuire as my uncle. I have so many memories of him, picking us up for cousin football games or taking us to Notre Dame Football games, or swimming at the CAA. I even remember being a child at his 29th birthday party. He came to my wedding 40 yrs ago. In short I loved him a lot and will miss him greatly.http://youtu.be/YZy05atU2fA

john henebry

October 13, 2014

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Susan/John Bordes

October 13, 2014

We are deeply saddened by the passing of your father. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with the entire McGuire family.
May Walter rest in peace and may the perpetual light shine upon him.

The Sisters and Residents of Misericordia

October 13, 2014

Our sympathies and prayers for Walt and all the McGuire"s.

Jerry Janowski

October 13, 2014

Sorry to hear of this news. Great memories of a great family when growing up caddying at North Shore.
My prayers are with you all at this time.

Steve Janowski

October 13, 2014

Condolences to the McGuire family. Especially Walter III. Myself and all my brothers enjoyed looping for your dad at North Shore. He was always a pleasure to be with.

Rest assured, God has already reserved a tee-time for Coley and his Grandpa in Heaven.

Take care.

Mark Mitchell

October 13, 2014

"I'm not driving 90 miles to miss a kickoff!" And he never did miss one. Thanks, Uncle Walt - you were one of a kind.

Lois (Sivertsen) Flood

October 12, 2014

I was so saddened to learn of the passing of your Dad. I have so many wonderful and fun memories working for him at Continental Illinois National Bank for 6 years between 1963-l969. Over all these years I hold such fondness for him. I so enjoyed the stories he told me about all of you, his beloved children, Notre Dame and Arnold Palmer. My deepest condolences to the entire McGuire family.

Walter Henebry

October 12, 2014

Uncle Walt organized our touch football games, taught us at an early age how to play by the rules. There were saturday trips to South Bend during the fall and saturday outings to the CAA during the winter.He was devoted to his family and cared about the welfare of all his nieces and nephews. He raised the bar for all of us on how we should live our lives.

Gary Allgeier

October 11, 2014

Our condolences to the entire McGuire family. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Gary and Pat Allgeier

Brian Kelly

October 11, 2014

I won't ever forget the day I met Walt at Wrigley Field. What a devoted alum! The whole Notre Dame community will miss him. We hope to beat the Seminoles in his honor.

October 11, 2014

I have many fond memories of my Uncle Walt, a truly great person. Always a pleasure to be around and a real family man. I will miss him and his never ending obsession with the success of ND Football-alwyas a topic of our conversations over the years.
Kevin Rassas

Bill Almond

October 11, 2014

Our prayers are with the entire McGuire family, Mr McGuire was a tremendous story teller and preacher of all things good! The Lord has more great company today to watch Notre Dame football.

The Almond Family, Glenview, IL

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13

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Donnellan Family Funeral Services

10045 Skokie Boulevard, Skokie, IL 60077

Oct

14

Funeral

9:00 a.m.

Donnellan Family Funeral Services

10045 Skokie Boulevard, Skokie, IL 60077

Oct

14

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

SS. Faith, Hope & Charity Church

191 Linden Street, Winnetka, IL

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