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Laura Gillis Obituary

Gillis, Laura L. Beloved wife of Edward Bowen; loving friend of Stacy, Eddie, and Christopher; loving aunt of Matthew, Kelly, Brian, Jillian, Jacquelyn, and Lauryn; beloved daughter of Ronald and Loretta Gillis; dear daughter-in-law of Edward E. (the late MaryAnn) Bowen; dear sister of Diane (Dennis) McGowan, Ronald (Shannon) Gillis, and Kimberly (Marty) Moloney; fond sister-in-law and aunt of many. Funeral Friday 8:45am from Michael Coletta Sons Funeral Home 544 W. 31st St. (Chicago) to St. Mary of Perpetual Help Church Mass 9:30am Interment St. Casimir Cemetery. Please omit flowers. Visitation Thursday, 3pm to 9pm. (312)225-8500

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 2, 2012.
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To Ed & the Gillis Family, I recently heard of Laura's passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you at this time. She and I were friends from Nativity through high-school at Lourdes. We shared so many laughs together over those years. She will always hold a special place in my heart and will be deeply missed. God Bless, and again, I am so sorry for your loss.
Deepest Condolences,
Laura Modeen – Martinez

Laura Martinez

May 27, 2012

So sorry to learn of Laura's passing......may God comfort you and hold you close in this time of sadness.

Toni O'Malley

May 5, 2012

Laura you are missed. My heart is heavy and my prayers are with the Gillis Family.

Gail Kopec

May 3, 2012

Laura, you truly will be missed.

Donna

May 3, 2012

To the Gillis Family,
I just found out about Laura and I am very sorry for you loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. All the special times I spent with her when I was younger will stay with me forever. May she rest in the greatest of peace.
Love,
Cindy McGrath Grinvalsky

Cynthia Grinvalsky

May 3, 2012

Dear Ed & Family,

We are very sorry for your loss. Laura was one of the nicest people to know. Our thoughts & prayers are with you at this time. May your love for Laura and your memories of her give you comfort.

Love,

Timmy & Melanie Mulheron & Family

May 2, 2012

It was a shock to hear of Laura's passing. I went to Lourdes with her and she had a way of always making you laugh. Her smile will remain in the hearts of many.
My condolences to her husband, family, and friends. May the memories you hold in your heart help to get you through the hardest of times. May God grant you the strength and understanding. My prayers are with you all.
Barbara M Buckley{Baran}
Lourdes 85

Barbara Buckley

May 2, 2012

May God Bless and keep your family during these difficult times.

Belinda Mitchell- LaSalle Bank

Belinda Mitchell

May 2, 2012

I went to high school with Laura. We had so many good times & she brought us a lot of laughter! My heart goes out to her family & freinds. My Laura rest peacefully. God Bless.

Michelle Secor

May 2, 2012

You inspired and encourage me. You were not only my friend but a mentor. I will forever be grateful for the wonder times we shared and cherish those memories forever. I will miss you, more than I have ever missed anyone in my life.

Julie Kritzeck

May 2, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with Ed and the entire Gillis family during this very difficult time.

Maureen Slocum

May 2, 2012

Oh the wonderful times & laughter we shared together with Laura & Eddie (and the Bowen & Gillis families). She will always be one of my closest friends...Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special lady watching over you all. She will be with you forever.

Vicky Hospodka

May 2, 2012

We will always have Laura in our hearts!
Our love and prayers are with the family....
Love, Dori & Steve

Doreen Kaminski

May 2, 2012

A true diamond in the rough. Laura will be missed by many. Her loving friendship and many insightful life lessons are memories that I will treasure forever.
Beth Ann

Beth Ann Swetland-Pilati

May 2, 2012

Dear Eddie.
Experiencing the death of a wife is so personal that very few of us can understand the grief involved. Perhaps it will help to ease your sadness if you know that Laura will be greatly missed by all of her friends, and that we all share in your sadness.
Laura was one of the most charming, warmest and smartest of women we have ever known. We will never forget her. Our love is with you.
With sympathy, The Megaro's

Vic Megaro

May 2, 2012

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