Search by Name

Search by Name

FUNERAL HOME

A.A. Rayner & Sons Modern Funeral Service - Chicago

318 East 71st Street

Chicago, Illinois

Celestino Shinn Obituary

Shinn Sr., Celestino of Chicago, June 17, 1941 to October 26, 2001, father of Celestino Shinn Jr., Gerald Shinn and Nita J. Shinn, brother of Ira Shinn Jr. and Alvino Shinn Sr. Memorial service Saturday, November 3, 2001, at 11 a.m., at A.A. Rayner Funeral Home, 318 E. 71st., Chicago, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to the American Red Cross for September 11th, Victims. Sign-Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Oct. 31 to Nov. 1, 2001.

Memories and Condolences
for Celestino Shinn

Not sure what to say?





2 Entries

Alton Smith

April 20, 2024

Nita was my favorite. Glad you married. It will be 2 years in June 17th. Sorry for your loss. He was a good man!

Alvino Shinn

October 31, 2001

He was a wonderful uncle and a great person. Knowing hm was truly a blessing. I will miss you.

Love,

"Little Alvino"

Showing 1 - 2 of 2 results

Make a Donation
in Celestino Shinn's name

Memorial Events
for Celestino Shinn

To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.

Funeral services provided by:

A.A. Rayner & Sons Modern Funeral Service - Chicago

318 East 71st Street, Chicago, IL 60619

How to support Celestino's loved ones
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Poems of Mourning and Comfort

The best poems for funerals, memorial services, and cards.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief

Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
Ways to honor Celestino Shinn's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more