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Barbara Ceithaml Obituary

Ceithaml, Barbara Marie age 75, after a long illness, devoted daughter of the late Marie (nee Zuschlag) and James Ceithaml, beloved sister of James W. (Martha) Ceithaml, loving aunt of Micah Owens Ceithaml of Denver, also survived by uncles, aunts, cousins and friends. Member of Phi Gamma NU Professional Sorority, Zonta and various Women's Civic and Professional Groups. Under her professional name, Barbara St. James, was Co-Founder and Co-Director of the St. James-Christie Academy of the Performing Arts of Oak Park with her Northwestern University classmate and Sorority Sister, Donna Ray Christensen (Professionally Christie). Most recently retired from a second career as an office manager for Lutheran Family Services. Visitation 3 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, and Funeral service 11 a.m., Thursday, at The Adolf-Berwyn Funeral Home, 2921 S. Harlem Ave., Berwyn. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Barbara's name to a favorite charity. 708-484-4111

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 23, 2007.

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