Mary Therese Devine

Passed away peacefully at her home in Lockport.  She was born November 20, 1925 to Maurice and Catherine (nee Keough) Flavin.  She graduated from St. Dennis Grade School (Sacred Heart) and Providence High School.  She married Bob on June 3, 1950…celebrated 63 years of marriage together and enjoyed a long, happy retirement.

She was a descendant of Irish immigrants and her grandfather was the first mayor of Lockport.  A devout Catholic, she was a lifelong parishioner of St. Dennis Church in Lockport.  Mary Therese was an avid fan of Notre Dame football and the Chicago White Sox.  Her Catholic faith and love of her family guided her throughout her life.

Preceeded in death by her parents, husband Bob, brothers Bill and Tom Flavin and sister, Margaret Smego.

Survived by children, Mary Beth (Scott) Reiter, Peggy (Jerry) Idstein and Jack (Tonia) Devine; Grandchildren, Michael, Matthew, Martin and Mark Reiter, Molly Boland, Kevin, Brian, Dan, Pat Idstein, Mary Ellen McInerney, Megan Owens, Robert, David, Daniel and Mary Devine, Anna McCabe and 27 Great-Grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Dennis Parish or Providence Catholic High School would be appreciated.

Visitation Sunday 2:00pm to 6:00pm at the O'Neil Funeral Home 1105 E. 9 ^th St. Lockport, IL.  Funeral prayers Monday at 9:15am at the funeral home and then proceeding to St. Dennis Church for 10:00am Mass.  Interment Resurrection Cemetery in Romeoville.  For Info: (815) 838-5010 or www.oneilfuneralhome.com