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Marie Andersen Obituary

Andersen, Marie B. (nee Blackburn), age 89, passed away March 30, 2003, beloved wife of the late Edward J. Sr.-Founder of Edward J. Andersen Funeral Home, beloved mother of William F. (Patricia) and Edward J. Jr. (Bernadette), devoted grandmother of Edward J. III (Evis), Katherine (Jeffrey) Tolomeo, Barbara (Dr. Rick) Gimbel, Ellen (Jon) Bailey, Julie and David Andersen, great-grandmother of Marisa and Jeffrey Tolomeo, Linda Andersen and Christopher Gimbel, fond sister of James (Diane) Blackburn and the late Benedict (the late Mary) Blackburn, also survived by nieces and nephews and many friends. Retired Chicago Public Schools employee of 36 years. She held positions of primary school teacher, Assistant Principal and acting Principal at the Moos Elementary School from 1951 until her retirement in 1984. She and her late husband founded the Edward J. Andersen Funeral Home in 1955. Marie was a world traveler. Funeral Thursday, 10 a.m., from the Family Funeral Home, Edward J. Andersen Funeral Home, 3234 W. North Ave., to Maternity B.V.M. Church. Mass 10:30 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday, 1 to 9 p.m. 773-235-0770. Visit Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Apr. 1 to Apr. 2, 2003.
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Dear Bill,



Sorry we were not able to attend the wake Our thoughts and prayers are with you We have been there as you know

Love Lou & Debra

Debra & Lou De Salvo

April 7, 2003

Dear Bill,



Sorry we were not able to come to the wake. On Wedensday morning Bette was rushed into the hospital becouse she fell we were there for 4 hours and I (Debra was exhausted sorry about your mother our thoughts and prayers are with you We know what you are going thur. Bette is fine.



Love Lou & Debra

Lou & Debra De Salvo

April 7, 2003

I will miss you Great Grandma! Love-Marisa

Marisa Tolomeo

April 7, 2003

Bill and Pat,

We are so sorry to hear about your mom. We just found out or we would have come to the visitation. Both Terry and I send our sympathies. Hope all is well with both of you. We miss you.

Bonnie & Terry Youngdahl

Bonnie Youngdahl

April 7, 2003

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April 2, 2003

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