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Cecilia O'Donnell Obituary

O'Donnell, Cecilia A. (nee Urbanski), beloved wife of the late Gerald "Jerry", devoted mother of Natalie (late Leonard) Renda, loving grandmother of Renee Marie Renda and Lenore (James) Michalec, proud great-grandmother of Lynn Marie Michalec, fond sister of the late Josephine (late Edward) Speck, late Frank (late Anne) Wilk, late Stanley Urbanski, late Edmund Urbanski, late Sigmund (Dorothy) Urbanski and the late Theresa (late Rudolph) Baade, dearest aunt to many nieces and nephews. Cousin and friend of many. Retired in 1976 from Great American Insurance Company after 21 years. Long time member of P.N.A. Lodge #1378. The loving care and devotion to her family will be her eternal light. Funeral Wednesday, 9 a.m. from the Wolniak Funeral Home, 5700 S. Pulaski Rd., to St. Turibius Church for Mass at 9:30 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation Monday and Tuesday, 2 to 9 p.m. 773-767-4500

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 21, 2003.

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Pam Ramos

October 2, 2003

Aunt Ceil,



I was with my Ma, Aunt Nonie and Renee last night and I got to tell you, you're missed very much. Please look over my sweet Godmother, she could really use the help. She is so broken hearted over losing you, it hurts to see her cry. We're going to miss you Aunt Ceil, you were a wonderful, loving person. However, I know your probably very happy where you are because you're reunited with your parents, brothers and sisters, as well as the love of your life Uncle Jerry. Say hi to my Dad and everyone else. Everytime I here thunder, I'm going to imagine it's all of you up there dancing the Polka and having a wonderful time, just like we had down here.



Love Pam

Kelli Perez

October 1, 2003

Aunt Ceil, I just wanted to tell you what a wonderful person you are. I still can't believe your gone. The day you ended up in the hospital I wrote to my Dad asking him to take you up there with all of them. I didn't want to see you suffer. We have been through so much pain and suffering lately it's just not fair. I was looking at some old pictures from my 8th grade graduation. I'm so glad I have those pictures. The stories behind the pictures will be forever in my heart. I'm really glad I got to know my extended family. Most people don't even get to know their immediate family members. Having pictures of you, Aunt Tess, Uncle Stash, Uncle Zig and Aunt Dorothy and everyone else that you're reunited with is a blessing to me. Please know that you'll be forever in our hearts and will be missed. I hope my Dad isn't giving you a hard time up there.



Until tomorrow,



Kelli

Rebecca Ramos

September 27, 2003

Aunt Cecil,

I am so sorry that you had to leave us, but I am in a way glad that you didn't have to suffer like my grandfather. You will be missed by many especially my grandma. I know you're up there with everyone now Aunt Tessie is probably one of the happiest people right now. Dottie's right about the polka's I bet... I am sorry I was only there for a little while I haven't been feeling good. But you were in my thoughts & prayers.. Say hello to my grandpa please... We love and we'll miss you. Aunt Nonie I am so sorry for all the pain you must be feeling just know she's in a better place now.

Love Becky

dottie carapia

September 22, 2003

nonie, renee, lee, jim, lynn please know all our hearts are heavy too. aunt celia was a devout and faithful person. we could all take a lesson or two from her. just know that as hard as it is letting her go she is were we all want to be someday. safe in our Lords' arms. remember you guys are not alone. you are just a phone call away.

love your cousin, dottie

dottie carapia(urbanski)

September 22, 2003

my sympathy goes out to nonie, renee,and lee and lynn on the loss of their mom and grandmother and great-grandmother. aunt celia was a very sweet person and there are many, many family members who will miss her dearly. now she is re-united with her parents and all her brothers and sisters. i'll bet heaven is really exploding with all the polka music going on celebrating this reunion. well aunt celia you are at peace now and i'm glad for you. love always, dottie

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