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Alice Nightingale Obituary

Nightingale, Alice R. (nee Zak) of St. Louis Park, passed peacefully into the hands of our lord on April 25, 2011. She will be forever in the hearts if her loving family and loyal circle of friends in Chicago and Mpls. Her compassionate heart kindness and caring personality touched many in need and will forever remain her legacy. She showed loving dedication to her husband, Clarke, for 61 years. Her work ethic was admired by her employers and coworkers at Echo Products and Metals USA until she retired at the age of 75. Alice was led to Heaven by her father, Phillip and mother Jean, and brother, Robert Zak. She will continue to be loved and cherished by her husband, Clarke; daughter, Susan (Peter) Jacobson grandchildren, Patrick, Nolan (Desiree) and Beth Jacobson; sister Shirley (Michael) Ryan; and brother, Allen (Jackie) Zak. Memorial Mass will be held Friday, May 13 at 4 PM with visitation 1 hours prior the service at the Church of St. Joan of Arc, 4537 3rd Ave S, Mpls. Memorials to Humane Society in her honor. Washburn-McReavy Edina Chapel 952-920-3996.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 10, 2011.

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May 12, 2011

My condolence to Clarke and Family on your great loss. I will remember Alice in my prayers.
Joe Macejak Msg.Ret.(S2) HHC 33Bde.

May 9, 2011

We had the privilege of knowing Alice these last few years. She was a bright spot in our day. We won't forget her kindness as she looked out for Clark and expressed her joy in the birth of our first grandchild. We are thankful to have known Alice and to enjoy her for a little while.
Linda & Larry Strandquist

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