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Eileen O’Connell nee Reilly, age 91; Native of Ballinamoney, Bailieboro, Co. Cavan, Ireland. Beloved wife of Michael for 68 years; Loving Mother of Michael (Kelly), and Joan (Butch) Mason; Cherished Nanny of Jennifer (Erik) Krol, Michael (Frederique) O’Connell; Cherished Great Grandma of Ava, Nora, and Penelope. Dear sister of Sean (Cathy) Reilly, the late Michael (Theresa) Reilly, and the late Jim (Margaret Rose) Reilly. Fond aunt, cousin and friend to many. Visitation, Friday, July 11th 3:00-8:00 pm at The Oaks Funeral Home, 1201 E Irving Park Road (at Prospect), Itasca. Family and friends will meet Saturday, July 12th at 10:00 am for a Mass of Christian Burial at Saint Cecilia Church, 700 S Meier Road, Mt. Prospect. Interment Saint Michael the Archangel Cemetery. For funeral info: 630-250-8588 or oaksfh.com
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1201 East Irving Park Road, Itasca, IL 60143
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