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Mary Ellen "Lal" Feldman

1940 - 2015

Mary Ellen "Lal" Feldman obituary, 1940-2015, Naperville, IL

BORN

1940

DIED

2015

FUNERAL HOME

Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home

44 South Mill Street

Naperville, Illinois

Mary Feldman Obituary

Feldman, Mary Ellen "Lal" (nee Robin) Age 74, a resident of Naperville, IL since 1975, formerly of Chicago's Canaryville neighborhood, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 22, 2015, at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL. She was born September 23, 1940, in Chicago, IL. Beloved wife of 51 years to Joseph S. Feldman, whom she married November 9, 1963, at St. Gabriel Catholic Church, Chicago; loving mother of Joseph (Debbie) Feldman of Naperville, Mary Carole (Mike) Prasse of Naperville, Margaret Ann (Bruce) Moore of Davenport, IA, Colleen (Scott) Ernsting of Naperville, Michaeline (Lee) Barnes of Naperville and Timothy Michael Feldman of Naperville; adored grandmother of Joey, Robyn, Tommy and Nick Feldman, Sidney, Christen, Michael and Clara Prasse, Danielle, Rachel, Bruce, Shelly, Sam, Lexi, Billy, Chris and Sean Moore, Bryan, Kaity (fiancé, Jeff Kohl), Chris, John, Bobby, Matt, Jackie, Scottie and the late Mary Beth Ernsting, Nicole, Lee, Lauren, Kathryn, Caroline, Jennifer and Jillian Barnes; devoted daughter of the late Alfred and Mary Robin; dear sister of Denise (Bernie) Nelligan, Jack (Carol) Robin, Rich (Diane) Robin, Ray (Sue) Robin, Teree (Jim) Fields and the late Sally (the late Brad) Johnson; daughter-in-law of the late Sidney and Ann Feldman; sister-in-law of Ellen Ryan; fond aunt, great-aunt and friend of many. Mary Ellen grew up in Chicago's South Side Canaryville neighborhood, was a member and attended grade school at St. Gabriel Parish and was a 1958 graduate of Mercy High School. After marrying and starting her family, Mary Ellen moved near St. Bede Parish in Chicago and later settled in Naperville in 1975. A devout Catholic, Mary Ellen was a member of SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Church and Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church in Aurora, IL. Mary Ellen liked to winter with her husband, Joe, and son, Tim, in Sunny Isles, FL and was a member of St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church. She also enjoyed spending time with her family at their summer home in Montello, WI and was a parishioner of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. Mary Ellen was an enthusiastic fan of the Chicago White Sox and will be remembered as a loving, selfless and devoted matriarch who cherished her family and would joyfully whip up meals for fifty at a moment's notice. Visitation Sunday, July 26, 2015, from 2:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 44 S. Mill Street, Naperville. Additional Visitation Monday, July 27, 2015, 3:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 44 S. Mill Street, Naperville. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, July 28, 2015, 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, 801 S. Eola Rd., Aurora, IL with Rev. Gerald Tivy officiating. Interment: SS. Peter & Paul Cemetery, Naperville, IL. Donations in memory of Mary Ellen may be made to: Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, 801 S. Eola Rd., Aurora, IL 60504, (630) 851-3444, www.olmercy.com or Little Friends, Inc., (to be used for Little Friends Center for Autism), 140 N. Wright St., Naperville, IL 60540, (630) 305-4196, littlefriendsinc.org For further information,please call (630) 355-0213 or visit www.friedrich-jones.com



Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jul. 24, 2015.
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Be at peace and without pain.

Heidi Kraemer

July 30, 2015

May the God of comfort touch the hearts of this Family.

July 30, 2015

To Joe and Ellen Feldman

Dear Joe and Ellen
Our sincere condolences on your loss of Lal. Ellen we would have made the wake but did not read the notice until Monday night Lal and your family will be in our prayers as you begin healing.

Rheta and Tom Bresnahan
630/734-3874

Mary Ellen Feldman

July 29, 2015

Dear Joe and Ellen;
Our sincere condolences on your loss of Lal. We would have made the wake, Ellen but did not read the notice until Monday night. Lal and your family will be in our prayers as you begin to heal.

God bless.
Rheta and Tom Bresnahan
630/734-3874

Mary Ellen Feldman

July 29, 2015

Colette and I are deeply saddened by the news of Mary Ellen's passing. We will surely miss her presence at the Golden Strand. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Marc-André Cuerrier

July 29, 2015

I hope the memory of her beautiful smile helps ease your pain.

Sue Ilich

July 29, 2015

Thoughts and prayers to Joe and his family on there loss

Hugh/Carol Diver

July 27, 2015

Jen Ilich-Collins

July 27, 2015

j0hn/bev ferruolo

July 27, 2015

So sorry to here about Mary Ellen's passing. I am a person from the past...... I taught Tim at Little Friends school back in the 80s. Just happened to see the obit in the Naperville Sun this morning and my heart sunk as I read it. I will always remember her as a very happy, and loving mother and one who always gave her all to her family!

My heart is with you all,

Cindy (Ridlen) Duffy

July 26, 2015

TMF,

Sorry about your Mom.

XJD

July 26, 2015

ann (Lele) Ruane

July 25, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss, they are very difficult time, yet bible in jonh chapter 5:28-29 give us a beautiful hope. I hope you can comfort him.

July 25, 2015

So deeply sorry for your loss. May your hearts find comfort from God's marvelous future promises. (John 6:40)

R Young

July 25, 2015

Our condolences to Joe Sr. and Joe Jr. and families for your loss. May your memories of your wife and your mother be a blessing to you. Our wishes are that you will cherish those thoughts today and forever.
Your friends at South Central Bank, Marc Grayson, Todd Grayson, Bob Ribordy and staff.

Marc Grayson

July 24, 2015

Colleen -- I am SO SORRY to hear of your mom's passing. I remember seeing her at the kids' sporting and school events and she was always the most smiley, happiest woman. Even if she didn't know who you were, she would always say hello and her smile made you feel like she had known you for years, which is something that I remember vividly from the SSPP days a zillion years ago! Please know I am thinking about you and the rest of your family during this sad time. I know how you feel.

Shannon McHugh

July 24, 2015

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