Obituary

Rosemary McGuire

Rosemary McGuire, nee Bresnahan, age 95 of Elmhurst, beloved wife of the late James “Jimmy” McGuire; loving mother of Marianne (Roger) McGuire, Michael (Jo Anne) McGuire,
Kevin (Martha) McGuire, Colleen McGuire, Pat (Rick) Hoffmann, Sheila (Mike) Minon and Margaret “Peggy” (Gary Lesniewski) McGuire; cherished grandmother of 17 and great-grandmother of 23; dear sister of the late Tom (the late Vi) Loye and Margie (the late Lou) Holub; fond aunt and great aunt of many. Rosemary had a successful career that included over 20 years at York High School serving as the executive assistant for the School Psychologist and the Athletic Director’s office. Private interment will be at Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside. Arrangements handled by Gibbons Funeral Home, Elmhurst. 630-832-0018 or www.gibbonsfuneralhome.com



8 comments

  • Abby L. Johnson

    My deepest condolences to your beautiful family. -Abby L. Johnson

    “How do we go on after the unthinkable happens?
    How can we carry the burden of knowing
    the world can be cruel and dangerous,
    the future so unpredictable?
    How do we grieve with empty arms
    and a head filled with echoing memories?
    We are stronger than we know,
    and this is how we show it:
    Holding each other, giving comfort in the midst of pain.
    Loving more fiercely, through our actions and the things we say.
    Making the world just a little bit better, every single day.
    Never taking life for granted, knowing that it can be snatched away.
    This world may bring deep darkness,
    but we are the bearers of light.
    We’ll join our flames together,
    and shine in the blackest of nights.”
    – Poet, John Mark Green

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  • Katherine Layden

    ~Irish Blessing (Author Unknown)~
    May you see God’s light on the path ahead
    When the road you walk is dark.
    May you always hear,
    Even in your hour of sorrow,
    The gentle singing of the lark.
    When times are hard may hardness
    Never turn your heart to stone,
    May you always remember
    When the shadows fall-
    You do not walk alone.

    ~Please accept my deepest sympathy and heart-felt condolence to you and your family~

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  • Katherine Layden

    ~Irish Blessing (Author Unknown)~
    May you see God’s light on the path ahead
    When the road you walk is dark.
    May you always hear,
    Even in your hour of sorrow,
    The gentle singing of the lark.
    When times are hard may hardness
    Never turn your heart to stone,
    May you always remember
    When the shadows fall-
    You do not walk alone.
    ~Please accept my deepest sympathy and heart-felt condolence to you and your family~

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  • Sandie Thomas

    Peggy: My heart is with you.

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  • Neil Samuels

    A woman who clearly had an impact on the world. She clearly taught you well Peggy. May her memory be a blessing.

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  • Sheila Minon

    My mother was a woman of deep faith. So a
    Mass will be said for her at Visitation Church on March 2nd at 8:15 Am
    779 South York Elmhurst Illinois

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  • Pat Fahrner

    Marianne, Mike, Kevin, Colleen, Pat, Sheila and Peggy, I’m so sorry about your mom. She was a wonderful, sweet person. I have so many great memories of her. She’s one of the women who showed me how to be a good mom by her example.

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  • Beth Mamolella

    I am just seeing this now. I am so very sorry for your loss. She was a remarkable woman who always welcomed me into her home. May you find peace in your memories of her love.

    Reply

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