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Barbara Ferg Obituary

Ferg, Barbara J. age 61, of Roselle, beloved wife of the late Neil, dearest mom of Cheri (Eric) Gutbrod, Clifford (Pam) and Christopher (Jayme), dear grandma of six, caring sister of Bruce (Judy) Marcell, Bill (Judy) Marcell, Bob Marcell and the late Bud Marcell, many other relatives and friends. Memorial service Saturday, 12 noon, at Brust Funeral Home, 415 N. Gary Ave., Carol Stream. Memorial Visitation Friday, 2 to 9 p.m. Inurnment Chapel Hill Gardens West, 630-510-0044.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 10, 2004.

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Stacy Braverman

March 25, 2004

My deepest condolences to Barb's family. I worked with Barb for 8 years and always found her to be one of the bright spots in an otherwise bleak corprate environment. Barb was a great person; caring, compassionate and selfless. She was at times my surpervisor, my coworker, a stand-in mother figure, a mentor (though I doubt she realized it or would have agreed to take the credit for that) and always my friend. Barb served up daily doses of wisdom, logic, sanity or humor as needed. We kept loosely in touch via email the past couple of years and I regretted that we didn't do more. I will miss her and miss knowing she is out there.

Delores Collins

March 19, 2004

My sincere condolences to Barb's family. I was a co-worker of Barb’s for a short period of time at CNA. In that short span, I found Barb to be a truly beautiful person. As difficult as things were from time to time, Barb always kept us grounded with one of her profound statements, such as: "You are with your co-workers awake, longer than you are with your immediate family, it's important to get along well with them, love and care for them as you do your family.

I often think about Barb when I read greeting cards or receive

e-mail of inspiration. Thank God, I had an opportunity to know her.

Debra Roberts

March 11, 2004

Please accept my sincerest condolences. Barb was my Team Lead at CNA and was there for me when my mom passed away. She accompanied me to the hospital and kept me sane. She was a wonderful lady and and genuinely good person. She will truly be missed.

Sandy Permanian

March 11, 2004

I worked with Barb for many years at CNA. I remember her for her good humor even on the bad days. She was always a pleasure to work with. I'm sure she will be missed by all her family and friends.

Debbie Avery

March 11, 2004

My sincere condolences to the family. I worked with Barb in Mass Marketing at CNA and she was always a pleasure to work with! When I was unsure of myself, she boosted my self confidence. I always felt a great sense of relief when she was in a meeting I also had to attend. She was a sweet heart and I learned a lot from her. She was always down to earth and friendly in the sometimes dog-eat-dog environment that was Mass Marketing.

Albert W. Tilson

March 10, 2004

Just wanted to send my condolences to the family. I was a friend of Neil's and Barbara's back when they got married. I was in the Navy ,and on the Nantahala with Neil. I considered him my best friend on the ship and felt like I was a part of the family at their house in Norfork. I think of Neil and Barbara with a lot of fond memories Al Tilson

Henry O'Connell

March 10, 2004

I was a shipmate of Neil's on the USS Nantahala AO-60 in 1958,1959,1960,1961.



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