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Bernard Phelan Obituary
Phelan, Bernard J. beloved husband of Pauline (nee Waydonowski), loving father of Bernard A. (Marianne), Mary Suwanski, Michael, Betty Edwards, Patrick (Tammy) and Robert (Roxanne) Phelan, cherished grandfather of 10 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren, dear brother of Jack (Helen), Marjorie Steffen and Sr. Jean Phelan, School Sisters of Notre Dame, fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. World War II Coast Guard Veteran on the Woodbine, member of Knights of Columbus, member of U.N.I.T.E. Civic Organization. Visitation Monday from 3 to 9 p.m. at Cooney Funeral Home, 3918 W. Irving Park Rd. Funeral Tuesday, 10:30 a.m. to Immaculate Heart of Mary Church for Mass at 11 a.m. Interment Maryhill. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Cancer Society would be appreciated. For info: 773-588-5850To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Bernard Phelan
Mary Sebahar & Mickey Clary
March 2, 2006
Pauline,
We're so sorry to hear about Bernie -- what a loss to you and your family! But someone so special can never be forgotten. May your years of wonderful memories comfort you all.
DeAngella Carter
March 2, 2006
Pauline,
My prayers are with you and your family. May God bless you.
Dee
Kim Logan
March 1, 2006
Pauline,
I was very sorry to hear about Bernie's passing. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Kim Logan (Skokowki)
Jack Percival
March 1, 2006
Dear Bernie & Family,
Please accept my deepest sympathies on the death of your dad. I know how hard it is to say good-bye as I lost my dad in July, 2004. Know that your father and you are in my prayers.
Jen Pickering & Family
March 1, 2006
Pauline -
I am so sorry for your loss - Bernie was such a great man. My prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
God bless...
Margie Johosky
February 28, 2006
Pauline,
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Margie Johosky (from TruServ)
Mike Cotter
February 28, 2006
Dear Pauline,
I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your husband Bernie. My prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Rose Greenwell- Kilgus
February 28, 2006
Dear Pauline,
Glenn and I are so sorry about your loss. You are in our prayers.
Rose Greenwell-Kilgus and
and Glenn Kilgus
Kimberly DeFilippo
February 28, 2006
Dear Pat and Family-
Please accept my deepest sympathies on the loss of your father. My thoughts are with you.
Brigitte Bernold
February 28, 2006
My sincere condolences to Pauline and the Phelan family. I will miss seeing Bernie and Pauline walk through the streets. I will miss Bernie's kindness and good heart. My thoughts will be with you.
Linda Drewry
February 27, 2006
Dear Pat, Tammy & Family,
Please accept my sympathy during your time of loss. You are in my thoughts & prayers.
Carol Flanagan
February 27, 2006
Pauline and family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss. Know you are in my prayers. Work keeps me from attending tonight, but you are in my thoughts.
Carol Flanagan
Paul Plantz
February 27, 2006
To the Phelan family.
My sincerest sympathies on the passing of Bernie. I am a better person for having known him. May he rest in peace.
Vicki Toporek
February 27, 2006
Dear Pauline....My deepest sympathy on the loss of your husband, Bernie. Thinking of you at this time of sorrow. Take care.
Rosemary May
February 27, 2006
My deepest sympathy - you are all in my prayers.
Donna Fertig
February 27, 2006
Dear Pat and family -
I am very sorry to hear about your dad. You will be in my thoughts.
Bruce Morton
February 27, 2006
To the Phelan Family,
I am very sorry to hear about your loss.
Jeannine Fields
February 27, 2006
To Mari:
My heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. May your father rest in peace.
Respectfully,
Jeannine Fields
Julie & Ted Stuber
February 27, 2006
Dear Betty, Amada and entire family, Our sincere heartfelt condolences on the loss of your Dad/Grandpa. I know he will certainly be missed. Truly sorry for your loss. Take Care Love Julie & Ted
Judy and Jerry Konik
February 26, 2006
To the Phelan Family,
Our hearts go out to you at this difficult time. Thanks be to God, Bernie's suffering is over. We always enjoyed spending time with Bernie---he was a wonderful man and a great Grandpa! We thought the world of him. Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Matt Cook
February 26, 2006
The Phelan Family:
My deepest sympathies.
You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
James martin
February 26, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Bernie.
Best,
Jim Martin
Brian McLaughlin
February 26, 2006
Bernie,
My sincere sympathy to you and your family. Having lost my father when I was still at Quigley, thank your blessings for having him for as long as you did.
You will all be in my prayers.
Brian McLaughlin, Q' 64
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