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Gracellen Carlson Obituary

Carlson, Gracellen (nee Heneghan) Loving daughter of the late James and Margaret Mary (nee Burke); devoted sister to Patrick (Kathleen), Rev. James, William, Kevin, Maribeth, John (Laura), Colleen (James) Boyer and Brian (Karol) Heneghan; loving and witty aunt of Katy, Erin, Meghan, Courtney, Jordan, Emily and the late Brett (Kristina) Heneghan, Megan and Brian Wall and Daniel and Samuel Boyer; great aunt to Quinn Heneghan. Her family will gather in her memory on December 8, 2017 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 3834 N. Spaulding, Chicago, IL beginning with a time of refection and welcome at 5:30 p.m. and a memorial mass at 7:00 p.m. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations to Immaculate Conception/St. Joseph Food Pantry or PAWS Chicago may be made in her memory. Info please contact Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 773-478-1157. Arrangements by Cooney Funeral Home, 773-588-5850, www.cooneyfuneralhome.com

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 6, 2017.
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May you all find comfort from above with the loss of your dear loved one.
Psalm 23:3
Chatman Family

December 6, 2017

Sorry for your loss. May Prayer comfort you. 1THESSALONIANS 5:17 "Pray Constantly"

December 6, 2017

During this difficult time we are assured by God's words: Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you. Hebrews 13:5

Nancy

December 6, 2017

I am so sorry for the loss of your love one may you find comfort in. Drawing close to God and he will draw close to you.

EL

December 6, 2017

Patrick we are so sorry to hear of your loss and offer our deepest condolences to the family. May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time. Matthew 5:4

David G Rich

December 6, 2017

Jim, it's said that how much we grieve is equal to how much we loved. Your sister must have been loved immensely and I know you and the rest of her family and her friends will miss her terribly. Please know you and your family are being prayed for and that God is caring for Gracellen now.

Tracey Dorus-Black

December 5, 2017

Our loved ones are so precious to us, they are even more precious to God. John 3 : 16

Poyau

December 3, 2017

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3834 N. Spaulding, Chicago, IL

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Memorial Mass

7:00 p.m.

Immaculate Heart of Mary Church

3834 N. Spaulding, Chicago, IL

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