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June 14, 2026 the Lord called you home to join your heavenly family.
THERESE H. SMETANA (DENNEHY) 94, of Palos Park.
Adored wife of the late James E. Smetana (2014). Loving mother of James (Catherine), Jean (Kevin) Cullen, Susan (Late Joseph) Clark, William, Thomas (Susan), Mark (Karen), Robert (Jade) and the late Michael (2017).
Cherished grandmother of 23 and great grandmother of 29.
Therese was born in Chicago to Daniel & Helena (Harnedy) Dennehy. Loving sister to the late Father Mark Dennehy O.S.M., Father Anselm Dennehy O.S.M., William (Patricia) Dennehy, Margaret (Earl) Jandacek, Kathleen (James) Hurkes and Dennis (Margaret) Dennehy.
Kind sister-in-law and aunt to many nieces and nephews.
Her commitment to family, friends and faith will live on in the ones she loved.
Family will receive friends at Kurtz Memorial Chapel, 65 Old Frankfort Way, Frankfort IL 60423 on Thursday, June 18th, 2026 from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Funeral service, Friday, June 19th, 2026 with prayers at the funeral home at 9:00 AM and then to St. Mary's Catholic Church, 19515 115th Avenue, Mokena IL 60448 for mass at 10:00 AM. Interment, Good Shepherd Catholic Cemetery, Orland Park, IL.
Kurtz Memorial Chapel
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Good Shepherd Catholic Cemetery
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