Marie E. McDermott; Loving and devoted Grandmother, wife and mother passed on 7/24/12 of natural causes. Beloved sister of Martin, Roger, John, Joseph, Edward (Brennan), Winefred (Slatttery), Elizabeth (Hehl), Jane (O’Connor), Ann (McGebrich), Favorite aunt of hundreds; Loving Grandmother to Lauren, devoted mother to John, Edward, Mary (O’Connor), wife of the late John J. McDermott. One of thirteen children born to John and Elizabeth Brennan. “Our mother was the one in the family who, at an early age, took most of the responsibilities of raising her younger siblings. Marie had a gentle and caring spirit and was loved by all who met her and always saw the good in everyone.” In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Cancer Society to support pediatric cancer. Resting at CENTRAL CHAPEL, 6158 S. Central Ave., Chicago, Sunday, July 29, from 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Monday, July 30, 10:15 a.m. at chapel, to St. Turibius Church, 5646 S. Karlov Ave., Chicago, IL. Mass of Christian Burial 11 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. For information or to express your thoughts or memories in the online guest book, 773-581-9000, or www.chapelc.com or www.facebook.com/centralchapel.
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