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Ms. Madeline RocheAugust 26, 1927 - April 05, 2012 Ms. Madeline Roche
Madeline F. Roche, age 84. Beloved daughter of the late Thomas Patrick and Mary Kate Roche. Cherished sister of Maureen (the late Terrence) Kennedy and Sr. Josephine M. Roche, BVM. Dear aunt of Terrence (Dr. Kathleen) Kennedy, Maureen Kennedy (Ralph Jefferson), Patricia Kennedy (David Ihnat), Thomas (Sandra) Kennedy, Sheila Kennedy, Roger Kennedy, Therese (Darryl) Baker, Mary Frances (Peter) Niznik, and Daniel Kennedy. Fond great-aunt of 19 and great-great aunt of 8. Madeline spent many years teaching at Kilmer Elementary School where she developed Learning Centers and initiated many creative programs for which she was awarded the Maremont Schutz Dedicated Teaching Award in 1975. Funeral InformationFuneral Tuesday April 10 at 9:30 AM from Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home 6150 N. Cicero Ave. Chicago for 10 AM Mass at Queen of All Saints Basilica. Entombment All Saints Cemetery Mausoleum. Visitation Monday 3-9 PM at Smith-Corcoran. Donations InformationIn lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Sisters of Charity, BVM, Dubuque, IA. DirectionsVisitation: Map to Cicero Ave Chapel Service: Queen of All Saints Basilica Cemetery: Map to All Saints Cemetery |
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