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Ashley VanWaard Obituary
Ashley VanWaard, age 35; Loving mother of Paige Leggett; Dearest daughter of Peggy and John Meyer and the late Paul VanWaard; Fond sister of Jack VanWaard, Madeline Meyer and Maggie Meyer; Proud granddaughter of June and the late Jack O'Keefe and the late Dr. John and the late Marcella Meyer; Precious niece, cousin and a friend to many; Visitation Friday, September 11, 2020 at St. Barnabas Church, 10134 S. Longwood Dr., Chicago, from 10:00 a.m. until noon Mass. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the GoFundMe page "Providing for Paige, Ashley VanWaard's daughter." Due to COVID-19 restrictions, facial coverings and social distancing will be required. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Walter Quinlan Funeral Directors. Funeral info 708-425-3700
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Vicki Reilly
October 18, 2020
Ashley, Paige and family. So sorry to hear about your passing. Unfortunately I just heard about it this morning on an email from Core fitness. I would have liked to have gone to the benefit last night. I enjoyed our times together and many conversations working together at QIS, but my fondest memory is the last time we were together last April at Harte's dancing together, laughing and banging on Reeds tambourine and other toys. May you rest in peace and say hello to my mom in heaven whom left us in February.
Deana Lunn
September 14, 2020
I am so very sorry for your loss. Ashley always lite up the room when she was in my class. She had such a tremendous spirit. May God bless you and your family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Joe and Melinda Stevenson
September 11, 2020
So sorry for your loss!
John & Renee Carroll Family
September 11, 2020
Our deepest sympathies to Peggy, John, their granddaughter Paige, and the entire family. We are so sorry to hear of this tragic loss.
Christine Malacina Foldy
September 10, 2020
May God bless your family in this time of sorrow.
Kathleen
September 10, 2020
You were such a spirited and beautiful person. Your laugh lit up a room and your wit and caring conversation was enjoyed by all. I met you as a toddler and was grateful to watch you grow into an amazing athlete and young lady. I know that you had moments of struggle and admired your strength to always keep pushing. You are missed dear Ashley.
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