Mary C. O’Leary, nee Howley, age 86, resident of Elmhurst, formerly of Co. Mayo, Ireland; long time employee of Elmhurst Hospital, beloved wife of the late Timothy for over 50 years; loving mother of Kathleen (Bill) Havelka, Timothy (Christine), Patrick (Jenny), Anne Marie (the late Michal) Pieniacha, Clare (Peter) O’Leary-Soto and the late James and Maureen; proud grandmother of Katie Havelka, Meredith, Justine and Timothy III, Colleen, Megan and Shannon O’Leary, Ryan Pieniacha, and Bailey Soto; dear sister of Jerome, Colette and the late Martin, and Claire (Damian McHugh). Visitation Friday, 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Saturday, 8:00 a.m. until time of funeral 9:00 a.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home, 134 South York Road, Elmhurst. Friends are asked to gather at 9:15 for a Mass of Christian Burial beginning at 9:30 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church at 134 Arthur St., Elmhurst. Interment Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, Hillside. Due to COVID-19 guidelines, please note that the family thanks all attendees in advance for their show of support, however facility capacity is limited and we request all attendees maintain social distancing, wear a mask and be respectful of the time so all have a chance to express their condolences. Livestream of the funeral service and information on making in person reservations available through the funeral home website. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimers Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601or Ray Graham Association, 901 Warrenville Road, Suite 500, Lisle, IL 60532. For funeral information please call 630-832-0018 or www.gibbonsfuneralhome.com
**Livestream of funeral Mass link here https://www.youtube.com/c/ICElmhurst/videos?view=2&live_view=502
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Avril McHugh
My sincere condolences on the passing of your Mum, Grandmother and friend Mary. Sending love to you all xx
Damian McHugh
I want to offer my sincerest and deepest sympathy to Mary’s family on the death of their wonderful mother, with whom my darling wife Claire and I had the most memorable times over the years. I share your grief and while I cannot be there in person, I feel I’m there in spirit as is my Claire. Today’s daily Mass in my local parish church was celebrated for Mary. It’s the only way I can identify being with you all and to offer a modicum of comfort to you.Love Uncle Damian.
Dr. Nael Zaki
Dear Kathleen,
Please accept my sincere condolences for your beloved mother loss! May her soul rest in peace and my thoughts and prayers are with you and all your family members.
Sincerely, Nael Zaki
John Olson-Kennedy
Dear Kathleen and Family,
So very sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. Please be sure to celebrate her life at least as much as you morn her loss.
Regards,
John
Brian
Offering our condolences at this time. Very pleasant person. Will be missed. Regards to the clan! Brian, Aman, and Alan