Grace, Eva Marie (nee Bogner) Passed away unexpectedly but peacefully in her sleep, December 28, 2017. Beloved wife of Richard J. Grace; mother of Pamela (George) Matunas and Les (Barbara) Grace. Preceded in death by parents Anton Bogner and Marie Kramer Bogner and sister Jean (Charles) Jacklin. After attending Northwestern University and working as a professional acrobatic dancer with "The Sullivan Dancers", Eva embarked upon a 30+ year career at Leo Burnett, where she was known as "The Candy Lady" and served as Executive Secretary to the Chairman. She danced her way through life! The family will have a Celebration of Life on June 9, 2018 at the White Eagle Restaurant, 6839 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Niles, IL 60714 starting at 12:00 PM. Dinner is provided while we remember Eve. Arrangements by Cremation Society of Illinois, 773-281-5058 or www.cremation-society.com.
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Dear Rich, Les & Barbara, Pamela & George,
Please accept my deepest and heartfelt sympathy on the passing of your beloved wife, mother and mother-in-law. Nothing is closer to the truth than this beautiful expression engraved on a headstone in Ireland:
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal
Love leaves a memory no one can steal
May your memories of Eve help to comfort you during this sad time.
Love, Ruthy
NEVER FORGOTTEN...FOREVER MISSED
Rest in Peace my Dear Friend
Ruth Vecchio
January 8, 2018
We are so sorry to hear of your loss and offer our deepest condolences to the Grace family. May the words at Matthew 5:4 help comfort you during this difficult time.
Fred G Rich
January 5, 2018
Dear Pamela, George, Les and Barbara please accept our deepest condolences for your loss. May the God of all comfort be with the Grace and Matunas families during this difficult time. Matthew 5:4
David and Althea
January 2, 2018
Deeply sorry for your loss may your hearts find comfort from Gods loving future promises.John 3:16.
E Harris
January 1, 2018
May you have warm loving memories of Eva Marie Grace and may our loving God have her in his book of memories. I am sorry for your loss. B.C.
December 31, 2017
I am so sorry for your loss. May God's promise comfort and sustain your family during this difficult time. Isa. 41:10,13.
December 31, 2017
All loss is painful but the unexpected is tragic. I'm so sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort strengthen you at this time.
December 31, 2017
My condolences to the family for your loss. May God's Word and loyal love comfort you at this time (Psalm 136:23).
December 31, 2017
to Auntie Eve with much love. Pat
patricia KUKULA
December 31, 2017
Grace family, I'm deeply sorry for your loss of your dearly loved one Eva. My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this most difficult time in your family's life. May the God of all comfort, comfort your family.
C R
December 31, 2017
May you rest in eternal peace Aunt Eve. You will be missed.
Rich Creighton
Family
December 30, 2017
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