Marianne H. Pollard
Marianne H. Pollard (nee O’Neill), age 90, beloved wife for nearly 68 years of the late Andrew; loving mother of Ellen Elias, Michael (Moira), Mary Kay (Dave) Buysse, Patrick (Rose), and Daniel (Jorie) Pollard. Proud “Grandma” of Matt (Laura) Elias, Nora (Mat) Bloom; Drew Pollard, Megan (Matt) La Tronica, Katie Pollard, and Emily Pollard; Bridget (Tim) Lackie, Clare (James) Marsh, Maggie Buysse, and John Buysse; Michael Pollard and John Pollard; Timothy Pollard, Brian Pollard, and Maggie Pollard; and ten great-grandchildren. Marianne was the cherished daughter of Michael J. and Viola (Haible) O’Neill. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her dear brothers and sister, Edward, James, and William O’Neill and Elizabeth (Edward) Senka. She is also survived by her sister-in-law and dear friend, Kathleen (the late Edward) Fahey and was preceded in death by many cherished brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. Marianne was a loving aunt of dozens of admiring nieces and nephews.
A proud 1948 graduate of Visitation High School, she was a regular attendee of the “Vis Girls Luncheons” that she and her classmates held in the south suburbs over the past 25 years. In addition to her roles as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Marianne was the beloved school secretary at St. Daniel the Prophet for many years as well as a trusted executive assistant at several Chicago companies. Marianne will be remembered for her boundless generosity, keen sense of humor, spirit of compassion, attention to detail, and her love of children, storytelling, and laughter. She will be missed by many.
Due to Covid-19 considerations a private family Funeral Mass and burial will be held Thursday, Aug. 13. Interment Holy Sepulchre. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Mercy Home for Boys and Girls or The Salvation Army are appreciated. 708-352-6500 or www.hjfunerals.com.
To the entire Pollard Family, please accept my deepest and most heartfelt condolences on the passing of your cherished Mom. She was a very kind and loving person. So many memories of her and your Dad from my childhood. I think she is at peace now that she is reunited with your Dad, the love of her life. Her kindness and selflessness lives on in her children, grandchildren, and great- grandchildren.
I am so sorry for the loss of your Mom, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother. She was a wonderful woman; warm, kind, intelligent, and she possessed a great sense of humor. I felt blessed to call her Aunt! Please accept my heartfelt condolences on her passing. She will be missed.
Such kind eyes. And what a legacy of kids, grandkids and great grandkids. We know you’ll carry your Mom in a warm corner of your heart, Mike. While it goes without saying — thoughts and prayers for all of you.
With sympathy –
Don and Deborah Pausback
I always appreciated Marianne’s warmth and kindness. She went out of her way to make me feel welcome at family events. My condolences to Mike and the entire Pollard family on the loss of a wonderful woman and great role model.
Indeed, Marianne was beloved at St. Daniel! And Andy and children as well… Know that all are in our thoughts and prayers at this time. With loving, joyful memories!
My prayers and sympathy to the entire family on the death of Marianne. May God grant her eternal rest and peace and comfort to your family. She will be remembered in my prayers and I will have a Mass offered for her by the Carmelites of the Shrine of St. Therese in Darien Illinois. God bless all of you. Sister Marjorie Feuerborn
My prayers are with all the family in the passing of Marianne. I was fortunate to be at St.Daniels the last few years she served there. I remember her as a very kind, gentle,and efficient person. Our kind deeds go before us, so I am sure she walked right into the fullness of God’s Kingdom. Peace,Sr.Elizabeth.
so sorry to hear of Aunt Marianne’s passing…she was such a lovely lady..a kind, caring aunt, but also a great friend to my mom…all wonderful memories of her and Uncle Andy…they are together again.
Much love to all the Pollards and please accept my deepest sympathies …Sheilagh Fahey Daly