Maureen Roche, 78 

Maureen A. Roche (nee Mulvihill), 78, of Oak Park, died on Oct. 23, 2026. Born on Sept. 22, 1948, she was a proud graduate of Ascension School in Oak Park (1962) and Trinity High School in River Forest (1966). She went on to graduate from the St. Vincent nursing program and later co-authored a book (St. Vincent s An Orphanage That Shined) chronicling its history and service to Chicago’s orphaned children. She dedicated 29 years of service to Loyola University Medical Center, demonstrating a deep commitment to the people she served. She spent countless hours watching, supporting, and cheering on her children and grandchildren in the sports they loved. She took great pride in being there for her family and celebrating their many milestones and accomplishments. She was also the caretaker and honorary mom and grandmother of countless family pets over the years, including dogs, cats, hamsters, and the many goldfish brought home from Ascension Mission Day. She was always ready