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Megan Rooney Obituary

Megan Terese Rooney, age 46, of Chicago passed away October 18, 2022. Megan is survived by her devoted parents, Deborah and William Rooney, brother, Bill Rooney (Colleen), nieces, Maggie and Shea Rooney, nephew, Billy Rooney, Uncles, Bob Rooney and Bob Kern, Aunts, Johanna Rooney, and Nancy Kern. Megan was predeceased in life by loving grandparents, William and Florence Rooney; Richard and Lorraine Byrnes; and her uncle, the late James Rooney. Megan will also be missed by the many cousins and friends whose lives she touched. Megan lived at Misericordia where she enjoyed music, cheeseburgers, and her beloved chocolate brownies. Our family is grateful to know that Megan is at peace. Services will be held at Misericordia on October 27, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. We are very thankful to the staff of Misericordia for their unending care and fondness for our Megan. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Misericordia Heart of Mercy.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Oct. 23, 2022.

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Harold & Hillary Schmulenson

October 28, 2022

Our sympathies and condolences to your entire family

Lizbeth Juarez

October 26, 2022

My sweet Rooney, I will always remember our trips to the park listening to Dave Matthews and your never ending smile

Jim & Jan Giovannetti

October 25, 2022

Now that Christ's Peace is with Megan and she is at God's right hand may the peace of the Lord be with all of the Rooney family and relatives to feel the Joy of Love! We pray for all of you, Janet & Jim Giovannetti

Patty Higgins Spotz

October 25, 2022

Extending our deepest sympathy to you during this time. Our prayers and blessings are with you."

Patrick & Jacqueline Kearns

October 24, 2022

God a less! Our deepest condolences and prayers for Megan and your entire family!

Rocco Balestri

October 24, 2022

With deepest condolences to the Rooney family. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Rocco Balestri and family

Ed Howard

October 24, 2022

My condolences to the entire Rooney family. I will keep Megan in my prayers.

Bobandmadge erlenbaugh

October 24, 2022

We will always remember your precious Megan singing so beautifully every Wednesday at Misericordia Sing Alongs her favorite song "Day by Day " and how proudly she joined the choir to sing at Saint Juliana`s before the virus one summer too. Megan is now the most beautiful newest addition to God´s choir as she watches over all of you so proudly As you feel her absence may you also know her presence in your life each day dear Rooney friends all our love sympathy and prayers BobandMadge

Austin

October 24, 2022

Deb and Bill, thinking of you,love and peace to you guys and your family

Susan Bivins

October 24, 2022

RIP MEGAN God Bless your at peace with angels Susan Bivins

Julianne Joyce

October 24, 2022

Our condolences on the passing of your sweet Megan. R.I.P. Megan

Love, Pat, Julie Joyce & family

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Mick and Lori Vendafreddo

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Katrina and Brendan Rooney

October 23, 2022

We will always cherish the many great memories we have of hanging at the lake with Megs! Love Katrina, Rory, and Brendan

Sr. Rosemary & the Residents of Misericordia Home

October 21, 2022

Our sympathy and special prayers for Megan and all her family.

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