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Allison Anton Obituary

Anton, Allison M. age 40, loving daughter of Diane C. (nee Pechtold) and the late Stewart L. Anton, beloved fiance of Jeffrey S. Terry, dearest sister of Karen (John) Windebank and Dianne (Martin) Stansbury, loving aunt of six, niece, and cousin. Funeral Thursday, May 27, 11:00 a.m. from the Richard-Midway Funeral Home, 5749 Archer Ave. (corner of Lorel) to St. Camillus Church for 11:30 a.m. Mass. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation Thursday, 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. 773-767-1840 or www.richardmidwayfh.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 25, 2010.

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Diane Anton

May 22, 2024

To my sweet daughter, it´s been 14 years since you went to heaven and it hurts just as much today. I miss you so very much! I miss our talks and hugs so very much. I can´t wait to see you again in heaven. I truly love you!

Leeann

May 19, 2020

10 years!! It seems like such a long time; yet sadly it feels like yesterday that you left us! I am 10 years older; but age of time does not make you're not being here any easier. You are soooo incredibly missed by anyone who was lucky enough to know you! I hope that you continue to watch over me, and your family bc it makes me feel better knowing that you do! Love you, Pally!!!

julie fuit liguori

October 23, 2013

I will always remember allison

August 24, 2013

Allison, You will always be the the love of my life,you are so missed,I know you are with me...Over my shoulder and in my heart, What else is there? That is yet to be seen! see you on the other side baby. were not not finished. I LOVE YOU. HAPPY BIRTHDAY.. 8/24/69 JEFF.

Leeann Weber

August 23, 2013

Remembering you, Al on what would have been your 44th birthday. Even though the entries come in on birthdays or anniversaries DOES NOT mean that you are not thought of and missed soo much every day! Luv you sista and miss you!!!

January 16, 2013

Hey, sis, I'm just missing you today. So many things going on that make me think of you. You would be so proud of your neices and nephews!

We all miss you so much. You are and always will be part of our lives.

I love you!

Dana

August 24, 2012

Hey Auntie, I just wanted to tell you Happy Birthday and I miss you! I love you so much!

Kim Heidemann

August 24, 2012

Sometimes we have the luck of meeting a shining star here on Earth. Now, your light shines down on us from the heavens above. Happy Birthday Allison! Birthdays in heaven are still cherished and celebrated here!!! We'll never forget you friend, your in our hearts forever.... Until we meet again.... Much Love

Leeann Hiler

August 24, 2012

I feel your warmth around me
like your presence is so near,
I close my eyes to visualize
your face when you were here,
I remember the times we spent together
they are locked inside my heart,
For as long as I have those memories
we will never be apart.
Even though we cannot speak no more
my voice is always there,
Because every night before I sleep
I have you in my prayer.

Missing you and thinking of you today, for your Birthday and always, my pal!!

Dana

August 13, 2012

Hey Auntie. I gotta admit, as the wedding gets closer, I miss you more and more. I just wish you were here to share all the fun and details. I know you're looking down helping out and sending inspiration my way. Words really can't express how much I wish you were here... not only for the wedding, but just to be here. I love you and miss you so much.

Leeann

May 22, 2012

Ally Pally: I can't believe that it has been 2 years since you left this world. So much has changed, yet soo much has remained the same. One thing that will never change as we all go on with our everyday lives is your absence...it has been one of the hardest things I have ever gone through, and continue to deal with daily is how I can't just pick up a phone to call you - or knock on your door just to b.s.; nothing has been the same without you - everything that is good is just missing something...I miss you soo much my pal, luv you!!!

Leeann

October 11, 2011

Hi Pally, this Friday there is an all-school reunion for the IC/St Bridget's classmates. I will be attending, but there will be something missing from the fun, and that is YOU!!! Memorable times, and stories won't be as enjoyable without you...but those of us who knew you will be thinking about you and missing you LOTS!!! Luv ya, AL!!!

Kim Heidemann

August 24, 2011

Thinking of you today Allison... I think of you almost everyday, but especially on your Birthday. Happy Birthday my friend.. I Love You and I Miss You..

Missing times like this with you, Al!!! But it's a comfort to have my memories of all of us and the good times we had together...miss you always!!!

Leeann Hiler

August 24, 2011

Leeann Hiler

August 24, 2011

Missing you lots today and everyday; thinking especially about you on your Birthday, my Pally!!! LOVE YOU!!!

Anon

July 18, 2011

Maybe in another life
I could find you there
Pulled away before your time
I can’t deal it’s so unfair


And it feels
And it feels like
Heaven’s so far away
And it feels
Yeah it feels like
The world has grown cold
Now that you’ve gone away


Leaving flowers on your grave
Show that I still care
But black roses and hail mary’s
Can’t bring back what’s taken from me
I reach to the sky
And call out your name
And if I could trade
I would

Leeann Hiler

May 23, 2011

To my Pally, There has been a void in soo many lives over this past year. It has been the hardest trying to grasp not being able to see you or talk to you; it is something I know I will never be over. I miss you every day; you were my best friend, a sister, a simply irreplacable part of my life. I take some comfort in remembering you often, when I hear lines from movies we watched zillions of times, songs we've sang over the years, people that we've known whose life you've also touched and we share a good time remembered, now always with a tear in our eye...you are soo missed and soo loved and you ALWAYS will remain the biggest and best part of my heart...love you, Pal!!!

May 21, 2011

My baby sister, I miss you so much. I try so hard to remember you with smiles and humor but it doesn't always work out that way. Sometimes it just hits me that you are gone and I can't help crying. Other times I remember something funny you said or some of our good times and I smile. I pray we all learn to smile more. Life isn't the same without you for any of us. I love you so much.

Dana Lachky

May 21, 2011

A year ago to day I recieved a call from Dad saying there was something wrong... with each passing call... the news was getting worse... and then the big call came and I knew life would never be the same. Seeing you there in the hospital bed was the hardest thing... Knowing your body was there but you couldn't hear me as I told you how much I love you and how this just wasn't fair. I know God has a reason for everything he does so there must be a reason he took you so suddenly. I do regret never getting to return that last call I recieved from you after Nana showed you the pics of our new townhouse, but I listened to your message a million times and it always made me smile. I love you so much and it feels like just yesterday we were laughing and joking around. I miss you and think about you everyday... I know the times when it's the worst you send me a sign that you're ok and it always eases the hurt and makes me smile. I am so lucky to have had you as my Aunt and I will love you forever. Love Always, Dana

May 20, 2011

My Love Allison, 1 year has passed since you left this world and entered God's world. I ask Him everyday to let us be reunited. I know that when God let's this happen, we will truly be in Heaven. We had 25 years of bliss from that first kiss. I miss you Al. I will never leave you. Your love, Jeff.

Dana Lachky

January 1, 2011

Auntie Al,
I have been dreading signing this book because it makes this real. Not a day goes by that I don't think of you and miss you. Today is the start of a new and hopefully great year so it seemed like a good time to try and move on from this horrible loss. I can't tell you how much it hurts to say good bye. I always thought you would be there to do my hair on my wedding day and play with my kids like you did me and catch them doing all the things you caught me doing as a little kid... maybe they would even try to bride you with a dollar like I did. I just want you to know how much I love you and I don't think I will ever get over losing you, but I knoow you're up in heaven joking with Grandma and Richie and you finally get to see your dad looking down on me and I know you will be here in spirit on all the important days of my life. Good bye Auntie. I'll love you forever. Love, Your Pumpkin

Leeann Hiler

August 24, 2010

Happy Birthday, Pally - OMG I miss you soo much!!! I hear soo many tunes on the radio, ones that we listened to growing up, and as much as it makes me smile, thinking of our friendship; I still just really miss talking to you!! All the funny things we did, they will never fade from my memory, PAL!!! I miss ya; and luv ya!!!

Heidemann Kim

August 24, 2010

Allison,
Happy Birthday my dear friend. I think of you often and last week I heard Iron Man on the radio, I couldn't stop giggling. Even with you not being here, your still able to make people smile.
I love ya and I miss you!!
Kim

June 20, 2010

Al;i miss you sooooooooooooooooo much my heart is absolutely broken probably never mend.we all miss you its just not the same without you my love for you will always be special you are like my very own daughter that i never had.the tears are falling as im writing to you .we all laughed when you said god fired you lol but he really gave you a promotion how about that!thats how special you are to god and all of us .until we meet again al kisses and hugs my angel your mommy in law mama {jackie]

Leeann Hiler

June 10, 2010

Al: So on the radio today, I heard a Cheap Trick song...it so reminded me of you, and how we used to listen to Live at Budakon over and over. I am just missing ya every day; there are so many times something happens and I'm like, Oh I gotta call Al and tell her this, or talk to her about that. There is not one day that's gone by that I haven't heard a Zeppelin tune, or someone else that makes me think of you and how much I miss you!!! And then I am comforted to know that you are watching over all of those who loved you!!! Miss ya pally!!!

Regina Liberti

June 7, 2010

I just heard about Allison Yesterday we went to the Same High School St. Barbara she was in some of my Classes esp Chorus Class.I so sorry for the Lost for her Family she will never be forgotten!

Jennifer Oliva

June 4, 2010

Ms. Anton, Karen, Dee Dee & Jeff, I'm so sorry for your loss. Allison was taken from you way too young. As you can tell by the number of people at the funeral home, Allison was loved! She was a wonderful person with a huge heart. She will be missed terribly.

Al, I am thankful for all the memories we had created over the years from Bridget's, Immaculate Conception, Barbs & Bosley. Many laughs together that will remain on my mind and in my heart always. I am so happy we were able to reconnect in recent years and I will cherish forever the kind words that were in your many e-mails. Gone, but never, ever forgotten. Love ya dear friend!

Sandy (Nelson) Reno

June 3, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this most difficult time.

Ernie Aguirre

May 31, 2010

Diane and family.....Our family can still remember your"angel", so sweet and beautiful, may she always be that shining star in heaven... Mr. & Mrs Aguirre and family

May 30, 2010

Dear Jeff and Anton Family,
I am sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincereley,
Kristin Gembara (Urbanski)

Leeann Hiler

May 28, 2010

Al: Your service was yesterday and it was beautiful to see all the love and comfort in the room for your mom, Karen, Dee-Dee, Jeff and your many relatives and friends. There was laughter and tears and prayers; it was just a beautiful service for a wonderful loving person who is loved and will be missed with all our hearts!

John Clancy

May 28, 2010

Dear Allison, May You rest in peace. Regretfully and Respectfully, John Clancy

Evelyn Tobias

May 27, 2010

Diane,
Please take comfort in knowing that you have a very beautiful daughter that was loved by many. May your memories see through these very dark days. Allison was a wonderful friend, co-worker and stylist. I will truly miss her and she will be in my heart forever.

Rita Master

May 27, 2010

Dear Diane, Jeff and Family,
I was so sad to hear about my dear friends passing. Although we hadn't seen each other in a long time we had a special bond. I will always hold her in my heart and prayers. I can only offer my sincerest condolences and wish you all the strength to continue on and remember her smiling face forever.

tim & jim Duddleston

May 27, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Laurie (Czerniak) Peters

May 27, 2010

My condolences to Allison and Jeff's family. Her kindness and sweet smile brigthened everyone's day. My prayers are with all of you.

Susan Johnson/ Sanderson

May 26, 2010

Words cannot express how sorry I am. I loved her in High School She always had a kind heart and would do anything for anyone. I will pray for your family and remember the memories that will be in my heart forever.

May 26, 2010

Diane & Jeffrey,
I can't put into words the pain that is in my heart for you. Diane, if there is ANYTHING I can do for you, please call me. Jeffrey, I watched you and Al grow up together. What a nice thing that was. Al always called me "Aunt Sharon." She was more of a niece to me than people in my own family. She will always live in my heart. Jeffrey, as always, if you need me, you know where I am. God bless you both and God bless Al! Aunt Sharon & Tom xo

Mom Anton

May 26, 2010

My Angel is in the hands of Jesus now. She will always be with me in my heart. Everyone who knew her loved her and I am sure all that love will get me, my family and Jeff strong.

Rosemary Cochran

May 26, 2010

To the Anton family,

You have my deepest sympathy. Allison was truly a wonderful person and fun to be around. My prayers are with your family.

Lupe Ramos

May 26, 2010

Diane,

I can't even explain the feeling that came over me when I heard the news. I worked with Allison many many years ago at BlueCross (HMOIL) and she was a very sweet girl. I am sorry we lost touch with one another but I will always treasure the times at work and times she styled my hair. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless You

Diane Giglio(Manak)

May 26, 2010

My condolences to all who knew and loved Allison. She was such a sweet person. My heart goes out to her family and friends.

May 26, 2010

Dear Anton Family

We are sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with all of you.

The Neuhaus Family
Steve, Nancy, Stephen and Ashley

Leeann Hiler

May 26, 2010

Dear Pally: I found some old photos of us back in the day - the crazee hair-do's (or dont's); but they were all synonomous of the great times we always had!!! I will cherish the times; and the many, many years that we were friends, and you will be in my heart forever - until we meet again!!

Angie Graham

May 26, 2010

Anton and Terry families - My deepest sympathies go out to you at this time. Even though Allison and I haven’t seen each other in 20 years we had exchanged emails in recent years and it wasn’t a surprise that she was the same sweet, caring girl I knew growing up. I can picture her smiling as she bobbed down the hallways at school – those and other memories I’ll hold dear forever. Your families are in my thoughts and prayers.

Mary Keating

May 25, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

phyllis Star (Klima)

May 25, 2010

Jeff and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I am sending my love and prayers to help you get through this. Jeff she was a great person and loved you alot. I wish I could be there in person for you. Just to hug and cry. I will never forget her. Phyllis Ottawa, Il but Bridgeport always in my heart

Shari Gunaka

May 25, 2010

We are heartbroken for your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. We hope you can find the strength to make it through this sad time. Allison was loved by many people which speaks volumes about the type of woman she was.

May 25, 2010

To the Anton Family,

As an Alumni of St.Barbara High School, my deepest sympathy go out to Karen and Dianne and their family. Know that Allison made a lasting impression and will always be remembered as one of St. Barbara's greatest. May she rest in peace.

Veronica Castillo (Class of 1984)

Judy Bean-Keating

May 25, 2010

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Aunt Lou & Uncle Chris

May 25, 2010

Dear Diane, Karen, Dianne & Jeff,
Words cannot express the pain I feel not only for you but for our whole family. God may have taken our Allison away but he can't take away our
memories we have in our hearts. She
will forever live in my heart as I
know she will live in yours. Diane, my
big sister, know that this pain you
feel is felt by everyone who knew Al.
Also know that your family is there
for you, nothing will ever change that.

I love you all.


Aunt Lou and Uncle Chris

mari phelan

May 25, 2010

even though i haven't seen allison & jeff in many many years i send my thoughts &prayers to her family &all the many friends who knew & loved her she was so young to be taken away & she will never be forgotten

Yasmin Virani

May 25, 2010

You've lost someone who was a special part of your family.My sincere thoughts and prayers are with the Family. I pray to God 2 give u strength in this sad moment
May God give her eternal rest & may her soul rest in peace! Amen.

Tammy Marlewski

May 25, 2010

My memory will always hold happy thoughts of Allison. I will always remember the constant smile she had back in high school. My sincerest condolences to all her family and closest friends.

Kim Huth

May 25, 2010

I offer my deepest sympathy to the Anton and Terry families. I loved Allison from the moment I met her sitting in the hall at Immaculate. She was so kind and funny. We were able to reconnect over the last couple of years and I am grateful. I will miss her dearly. Jeff, I know your heart is breaking. You are in my thoughts.

Gina (Kotowicz) Caram

May 25, 2010

Although it's been many years since I have last seen Allison, words cannot describe how sorry I am for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow, she will be truly missed.

Katie Barry

May 25, 2010

Diane, Jeff, and Family

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Allison was a great person and an wonderful friend. She will be truly missed..

Bill Margalus

May 25, 2010

Our prayers are with the Anton and Terry families with teh sudden and tragic loss of Allison. May she rest in peace and may God look over her families. She will be missed and it was a pleasure knowing her.

Julie Brauneis

May 25, 2010

Words can not express my sadness upon hearing of Allison's passing.

Although I haven't seen Allison & Jeff in years, I still hold many fond thoughts in my heart and I always will.

My condolences to everyone who's life Allison touched. Especially Jeff and the entire Terry and Anton families.

Cheryl Gilhooly

May 25, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Anton family, and Jeff. Allison was truly a sweet girl. She will be missed by everyone who knew her.

Zuba - - Digles

May 25, 2010

Loving Neighbor and Friend: Our hearts and prayers are with you - we are so sorry for the loss in this family. May God give you the strength to get through this very difficult time and loss in your life. We send our love and are always there for you. The Zuba / Digles Family

Kate Weinans

May 25, 2010

Alison,
You were always so sweet and kind. The world is less of a place without you.
To Jeff and the family, I am deeply sorry for your unexpected loss.

Leeann Hiler

May 25, 2010

I can't even begin to express my condolences to Diane, Karen, Dee-Dee, and all of Al's nieces and nephews. To Jeff, all I can say is I am here for you if you need anything. I will miss Allison more than I can say - she was the best of the best; and I consider myself one of the the luckiest people to have known her.

Kim Heidemann

May 25, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. My heart is broken. I have so many wonderful, happy and especially funny memories of her.
Allison, you were not only a wonderful friend but a wonderful person who made this world a whole lot brighter. I'm going to miss you! God Speed my friend, until we meet again

JACK WILSON

May 25, 2010

"My condolences to the entire family, that includes my cousin Jeff. Allison was awesome. We had great times together in the 30 something yrs I knew her. We will never forget you. Miss you & love you Allistone." Your friend always Jackstone.

Mary Alessandri

May 25, 2010

John and Karen,
My heart goes out to you and your family.You are in my prayers. God be with you. Mary Alessandri

Barbara Rucker

May 25, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Laura Michener

May 25, 2010

To the Family of Allison,
Words can not describe how sorry I am to here of Allison passing she was a wonderful person .My prayers go out to all of the family.

Laura Michener

May 25, 2010

Dear Anton Family and Jeff, I'm so sorry to hear about Allison she was a very sweet girl and will be missed.....Your all in my thought's and prayers....Doreen Heeter (Barternder from Bridgeport Inn)...I'll miss you Alli

Cris Amariles

May 25, 2010

Dear Karen, family and Fiance, my prayers are with you during this difficult time May God Bless you all with peace there are no words that can ease your pain but remembering her laughter and her kindness will make you smile.

Linda Jakobi

May 25, 2010

Dear Anton Family & Jeff -
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Allison was truly a great person. Her smile lifted your spirits. She will be missed.

May 25, 2010

I am very sorry for your loss,she was so young. The last time I seen her I was 13. I have pictures from the visit 17 years ago I could mail. Melissa Anton

Joe Cardinale

May 25, 2010

Our condolences to the entire family. Allison will be missed by all that were lucky enough to know her. Our prayers are with you all. Joe and Joanne Cardinale

May 25, 2010

Diane "Nana"

My prayers are with you and the family. "Auntie" Al was such a great person. I know she will be missed by many. My Dad and I are sending thoughts and prayers your way.

Judy Lachky

Laura Fernbach

May 25, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends during this time. Allison will be missed by many and always be in our hearts!
Laura Fernbach

May 25, 2010

Dear Diane,
There is no way to lesson the sorrow of losing Allison but know we are praying that you may receive all you need to get you through this difficult time. John and Eileen

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