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 to show her affection and greet them with a treat.
Maureen was the mother of Erin Kathleen Jones (Daniel Jones), Raphael M. “Rafe” Roche (Lynne, née Nolen), Anthony J. “Tony” Roche (Jessica, née Fiedler), Daniel T. Roche (Carolyn, née Wilson), Martin P. Roche (Margaret, née Crotty), and Timothy J. Roche; the grandmother of 15 grandchildren, Teagan, Cooper, and Kenedi Jones, Emma, Maggie, and Connor Roche, Fiona, Colin, Tara, and Braeden Roche, Nathan and Abigail Roche, and Reece, Lewis, and Quentin Roche; and the aunt of many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Agnes “Toots” (née Flanagan) Mulvihill, and her beloved siblings, Carol Jean Mulvihill Chidester and Thomas Mulvihill.
Family and friends are invited to the visitation on Oct. 29 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Conboy’s Westchester Funeral Home, 10501 W. Cermak Road, Westchester.
At 10 a.m. on Oct. 30, Mass will be celebrated life at Ascension Church, 808 S. East Ave., Oak Park. Interment private.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Maureen’s honor to: Ascension School, https://www.givecentral.org/customizable-online-giving/580/event/46136, or Trinity High School, https://secure.acceptiva.com/?cst=LJ3xYg.
