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Barbara Cottini Obituary

Cottini, Barbara J. (nee Benson), of Glenview, suddenly, September 18, 2003, loving wife of Dennis, loving mother of Kim (Jack) Sanders, cherished grandmother of Tabitha, Jack and Cate, beloved daughter of Lorraine and the late Robert Benson, beloved sister of Donna (Greg) Mierzejewski and Bob (Karen) Benson, dear daughter-in-law of Julie and the late Dante Cottini, devoted, loving aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday, 4 to 8 p.m., at N. H. Scott & Hebblethwaite Funeral Home, 1240 Waukegan Rd., Glenview, (two blocks south of Lake Ave. on west side), where funeral service will be held Monday, 11 a.m. Entombment Elmwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 820 Davis St., Suite 340, Evanston, IL 60201 or the American Diabetes Association, 30 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 2015, Chicago, IL 60602. Funeral Info: 847-998-1020.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Sep. 20 to Sep. 21, 2003.

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Barry Michaels

October 14, 2003

My sincerest sympathies go out to you and your family. I wish you and yours only the thoughts of happier times as you work through this difficult time.

Sincerely,

Barry Michaels

Richard Groleau

September 26, 2003

Barb will always be remembered as a GREAT friend and someone who truely enjoyed family and all her many friends, she will be greatly missed but not forgotten.

Melissa Madler-Taub

September 22, 2003

My deepest condolences on your sudden loss. May your memories of happier times and the love and support of your Family and Friends help you through this difficult time.

Sincerely,

Melissa Madler-Taub

Bill Ballenger

September 22, 2003

The Ballenger family would like to extend its deepest heart-felt sympathies to the entire Cottini Family on their loss.



Bill & Michelle

Per Torling

September 21, 2003

Our deepest sympathy to your great loss.

Britt and Per Torling

Sue Necak

September 21, 2003

Dennis, our deepest sympathies. We know how close you and Barbara were. We enjoyed the times we shared together. Barbara was a terrific lady we admired dearly. God Bless!

Cheryl Zatz

September 21, 2003

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Dennis. We'll miss our good friend so much!!! She was such a kind, generous person leaving an impression in so many lives.

Cheryl and Brian

GENO DEMARRIAS

September 20, 2003

THANK YOU BARBARA, FOR BEING MY FRIEND. THANK YOU FOR MAKING BOWLING FUN. FRIENDS DON'T SAY "GOODBYE", THEY SAY "SEE YOU LATER". FROM A RETIRED FRIEND & CO-WORKER OF CUMMINS ALLISON.

BILL ABERNETHY

September 20, 2003

MARY ANN AND I SEND OUR DEEPEST AND

HEARTFELT SYMPATHY TO YOU, DENNIS.

CATHY DESHON

September 20, 2003

BARB WAS A WONDERFUL PERSON AND WE WERE VERY CLOSE FRIEND'S. I WILL MISS MS.C SO MUCH I CANT EVEN EXPRESS IT.

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