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Rachel Billington Obituary

Billington, Rachel G. "Giz" (nee Babkowski) Age 89, of Berwyn, IL. Loving mother of Kathy (late Terry) Musil, Rita (late Leo) Flores and the late Carol Ann Billington; cherished grandmother of William Musil, Theresa (Michael) Simko and Leo (Amy) Flores; dearest great-grandmother of Shawn Simko; dear sister of Joyce (late Jim) Daunch and William (Margaret Ann) Babkowski. Served many years as the Executive Director for the National Alzheimer's Association and retired as Executive Director of Alzheimer's International. Cremation private. Memorial Service to be held at a later date. Express your thoughts and condolences at colonialchapel.com 708-532-5400.



Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 24, 2016.
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I am so sorry for the loss of your love one.The bible gives us hope that those in God's memory will be resurrected.

Aldora Gilmoe

April 30, 2016

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest sympathy and condolences to the family during this time of grief. Psalms 55 : 22.

April 28, 2016

My sincere condolences to the Billington family.May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time.

Cheryl Lynn

April 24, 2016

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