Rosemary Urban - 96

10/10/2023

Rosemary Urban nee Breen. Age 96. Longtime Thornton resident, formerly of Chicago's Roseland Neighborhood. Born and raised in St Joseph, Michigan. Graduate of St Joseph High School. Longtime active parishioner of the former Holy Ghost Church in South Holland. Worked as a Real Estate Agent at Glen Oak Realty in Calumet City, Saleslady for Eisha Appliance and Laundromat Manager at Oak Glen Speed Wash, both in Lansing. Wife for 32 years of the late Walter Urban. Mother of Dirk Urban and the late Eric (Michelle) Urban. Grandma of Rachel (Justin) Marti and Dane Urban, Brecken Urban and Kelsey (Chris) Blankenberger. Great Grandmother, "GG" of Lola and Larkin Marti, Spencer and Camille Blankenberger. Daughter of the late Marie nee Jahn and Herbert Breen Sr. Sister of the late Herbert (late Alice) Breen Jr. and Valerie (late Howard) Leatz. Aunt and friend of many. Resting at Panozzo Bros. Funeral Home, 530 W 14th Street (US Rt 30, 3 blks E of Western Ave), Chicago Heights on Friday October 13, 2023 from 10:00 am until time of Funeral Services 12:00 Noon. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery, Calumet City. Info 708-481-9230 and panozzobros.com.

Kathy Madden

Aug 26, 2025, 4:44 PM

Dirk, I don't know how or why but I just happened to come across the sad news of your mom's passing and wanted to say how sorry I am. I don't think there are many of our old neighbors left in Thornton! I have lots of childhood memories of your family and the others in our old neighborhood. And lots of Holy Ghost memories as well! I hope your memories have brought you comfort and peace.

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John & Mary Hobert

Oct 11, 2023, 3:34 PM

Dirk - We are sorry for you loss. I always was glad when I got chance to chat and visit with your Mom. She was special and could make every feel at ease. I will always remember her smile & the laughs we shared. I know we did not get many times to meet most recently but know she always will have a special place in my heart. She will be greatly missed. Love John & Mary

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Janet Mielnik Guendling

Oct 10, 2023, 10:38 PM

Dirk. I'm so very sorry for the passing of your Mom. We all loved Rosemary. She was a sweet and also fun person to be around. Memory Eternal ✝️. Janet and John.

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