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Philomena O’Laughlin
<p>Philomena O’Laughlin (nee McNicholas), beloved wife of the late Michael O’Loughlin, loving mother of Pauline (John) DeGrazia, Mary Ellen (John) Lally, Joan (Terry) O’Rourke, Michael (Sarah) and Kevin (Laura); proud and cherished grandmother of Maura, Sean and Fiona DeGrazia; Rory, Maggie and Kevin Lally; Declan and Siobhan O’Rourke, Winifred and Niamh O’Laughlin. Fond sister of Pat (the late Kathleen) McNicholas, and reunited with siblings Mary (Larry) Jennings, Johnny (Mary) McNicholas, Ann (Larry) Butler, and Tom (Mary) McNicholas. Beloved aunt to many nieces and nephews. Born January 9th,1940 in Ara, Balla, Co. Mayo, Ireland. Welcomed by Tom Hughes on the south side of Chicago in the Spring of 1959. Long-time parishioner of St. Juliana Church in Edison Park, Chicago. Believer in the power of prayer, friendship, and family. Visitation at Cooney Funeral Home, 625 Busse Hwy., Park Ridge, Friday 3 to 8 pm. Funeral Saturday, 10:00 am at St. Juliana Church. A livestream of Mass can be viewed at https://youtu.be/eVGhIqliBnw Interment Maryhill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations made to The Make a Wish Foundation of Illinois are appreciated. For info (847) 685-1002. </p>January 24, 202301/24/2023
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Rose Collins
January 30, 2023
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Art
January 30, 2023
Thinking and praying for you, Pauline, and your family during this time. So sorry for your loss, and I pray you find comfort during this time.
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Seamus and Nora Curtin
January 28, 2023
Sincere sympathy to Pauline, Mary Ellen, Joan, Michael, Kevin and all your families on the death of Philomena. May she rest in eternal peace. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. A beautiful funeral mass for a woman of faith. Compliments to the v... Continue Reading
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Patrick McNicholas
January 28, 2023
Aunty Phil So sad . You will be very much in my prayers and thoughts along with all my very special aunts and uncles . God bless.
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Patrick McNicholas
January 28, 2023
Payers and my rosemary will be for you Phil, your brother Pat . Prayer’s for all your family will not be forgotten. God bless. Your bother Pat ( Ara, now Cornwall)
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Kathleen O Sullivan
January 28, 2023
My deepest sympathies to all the O’ Loughlin family on the death of your dear mother Philomena. I will cherish all the memories we had together in both Chicago and Ireland. She was my dearest friend and will be always remembered for her caring heart and kind letters she ... Continue Reading
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Eric Nolan
January 28, 2023
Dear Joan, Pauline, Mary Ellen, Michael and Kevin and all of your extended family. Your mum was such a wonderful, warm and loving person. I will treasure the memories I have of her, in her visits to Mayo and our visits to Chicago, where her hospitality was so open and ge... Continue Reading
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Catherine Foy
January 28, 2023
Sending our deepest sympathy to all the O laughlin family on the passing of your beloved mother, grandmother Phil. We remember meeting her in Ara on Johnny and Mary's 50 th wedding anniversary celebrations.she was so happy to meet and chat with all her old neighbours and... Continue Reading
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January 27, 2023
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Nazira
January 26, 2023
Reading all those strong Irish names what a proud and beautiful life your parents had. My sympathy to you Joan and your family.
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January 27, 2023
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Ibelisse Peguero
January 27, 2023
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