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Christine Long Obituary

Long, Christine Marie The lovely Christine Marie Long, age 54, was the adored sister of Maureen Therese (Jeff Price) Long, Thomas Edward, Neil Joseph and Anne Elizabeth (Andrea Janakas) Long and the late Kathleen Anne Long; cherished daughter of James Joseph and the late Lenore Genevieve (nee Vallee); stepdaughter of Roberta Frances Long; loving niece and cousin and devoted friend of many. Christine was passionately intellectual, excelling in school. She completed her undergraduate work with high distinction in 1980 at the University of Michigan School of Business, followed by the prestigious First Scholars program with the University of Chicago and First National Bank to earn a Masters of Business Administration in 1983. As a working executive, she completed a four year program of study in Western classics at the University of Chicago in 1992. Christine was a brilliant business executive working for 30 years in the Chicago business and banking community including positions as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial and Administrative Officer with Miami Corporation, Executive Vice President, R.H. Meissner & Company, Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President of Marketing, Cash Station, the First National Bank of Chicago and several others. Christine's passion was also volunteerism and fund raising. She was a board member for Northwestern University (Board of Advisors of Larry and Carol Levy Institute for Entrepreneurial Practice), Loyola University (Council of Regents and Investment Policy Committee of the Board of Trustees), Committee of 200 (C2 Foundation), the Joffrey Ballet (Board of Directors and others), and the Chicago Club. Christine gave generously of her time and resources to several philanthropic causes. Christine was a force of nature, a woman of exquisite taste, and the world is less beautiful without her, but we know she will redecorate heaven or at least rebuild the pearly gates. Visitation for all who loved her Friday, 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Saturday, 8:00 a.m. until time of funeral 9:00 a.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home, 134 South York Road, ( 1/2 mile North of Saint Charles Road), Elmhurst. Mass of Christian Burial 9:30 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Interment Saint Mary Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Loyola University, Office of Development Department, c/o Loyola University Chicago-Gift Processing: Department 4336, Carol Stream, IL 60122-4336 and the Tree House Humane Society, 1212 W. Carmen Avenue 60640. For funeral information please call 630-832-0018 or www.gibbonsfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jun. 6, 2013.

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Jane Murphy VanReck

May 31, 2021

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

January 19, 2017

Do you know how often you're thought of? How your voice and laugh echo? How I smile when I hear them? How I wish you all the joy and peace you always deserved? How much you're missed?

Happy Birthday, treasured friend.

xoxoxo

November 13, 2016

I miss you immensely my friend

Linda O'Bryant

July 3, 2013

Christine was a member or our UCWBG Stage 2 group and a neighbor in Lincoln Park. We always stopped to talk when I was walking my dogs. Christine looked so beautiful and carefree when she was outside enjoying nature and the animals. I have lovely memories of her sweet and gentle side.

Matt Hurley

June 16, 2013

My heart is heavy and my thoughts remain with James, Sweet Moe, Tommy, Neal, Annie and all those who shared in the celebrated life of our so loved Christine. All who shared in her friendhip and love are truely Blessed. May God bless all of you and may we all find comfort in having had Christine touch our hearts.
May God's Blessings reign upon us!!!
Thank you Chris...I miss you but find comfort in knowing that someday soon we will unite again.
Your friend since childhood. I love you.
Matt Hurley
Fort Pierce, FL

J K

June 9, 2013

I know that there are no words that can ease the pain of losing someone so beloved. Christine touched many lives, and is deeply missed. May the God of all comfort be with you all during this time of intense grief, and always. (1 Cor 15:26) I'm very sorry for your loss.

June 8, 2013

Sending my sympathy, love, and prayers to everyone in the family. Alice

June 8, 2013

Chris,

You are and will continue to be a true friend. You called a spade a spade and I admired you for that. You were and are an inspiration to many of your friends.I hope you knew that, if not, hopefully, you see that now from above. You were a true friend to so many. Our friendship will continue not only in this world but the next. I looked up to you and will continue to do so for the rest of my life. You were and are the real thing and I love/loved you for that..Today was a beautiful day and your family was as lovely as can be..They will miss you as we all will..Fly high and feel peace.

Love,

Mel

Kevin & Kathy Lynch

June 8, 2013

Goodbye to a dear friend who brought love, laughter, style and joy into our lives. Chris will always be part of our hearts and souls.

Maureen

June 8, 2013

I am at peace,
my soul's at rest.
There is no need for tears.
For with your love I was blessed;
for all those many years.
RIP Chrissy, my childhood friend.

Michelle Seyforth

June 8, 2013

I am so sad to hear about the loss of Chris, I have so many memories of good times with her over the years and lots and lots of laughter!!! She was truly one of a kind, both as a client and a friend. She will be missed by many. To the Long family, please accept my deepest and sincere sympathies, what a shame.

Sue Ross

June 8, 2013

My condolences to all the Long family. I was Chris' classmate at Immaculate Conception grade school. I'm sorry to learn that Chris died so young, but happy to know she led such a rich and fulfilling life.

June 7, 2013

We extend our deepest sympathy to the Long family. Love and prayers to beautiful Christine. Your cousins, the Murphy family James,Joanne,Jane,Lawrence and Patrick

bob marshall

June 7, 2013

Will miss her...always had good conversation with her....

Linda Harris

June 7, 2013

Knowing Chris has been a gift. We met through our work lives and I am forever grateful that she was my friend. Her passion, intellect, honesty and humor made her one of the most extraordinary people I will ever know. I feel blessed that she graced my life and I will miss her so. I simply adored her. May she rest in peace.

June 6, 2013

Rest in Peace, beautiful lady.

June 6, 2013

We will miss you Chris, you were the best, God bless you.
Your friends in New Buffalo, Mi.
Anthony and Jane

DARCY HINDES

June 6, 2013

I LOVE YOU VERY VERY VERY MUCH.
LOVE, DARCY HINDES
XOXO

June 6, 2013

Dear Chris,
Ken and I are heartbroken. I treasure all the laughs and wonderful times we had together over these past 30 years.
Love you always,
Connie

Nick Wozniak

June 6, 2013

This picture describes her best, the way she always smiled. I will never forget the countless crazy and fun family functions and reunions we had with the Long family, Chrissy always added added to the family fun. As we all know Chrissy left this world to soon but made an enormous impact on the world in her time here and accomplished more than most ever do. "Life is like a play, it's not the length of the play that counts, but rather the performance" Chrissy's performance was amazing. Rest in peace Chrissy, you will be missed.

Donna Hindes

June 6, 2013

Peace be with you Chris.
Love you so much!

June 6, 2013

May you find comfort in God's word and in the God of all comfort during your time of loss.

Mildred Hindes

June 6, 2013

My Dear Chris,
So happy Kathy, Your Mom, and You are together in heaven at peace. I love you, Miltie xxoo

Brittany Brown

June 6, 2013

Love you always xxoo

Denise Brown

June 6, 2013

My Dearest Best Friend, My heart is broken and I love you forever xxoo

Gary Lee Partners

June 6, 2013

We offer our deepest sympathy. Chris was a woman of tremendous vision and passion. We were honored to have worked with her over the years. Her loss will felt by all who knew her.

The Gibbons Family

June 6, 2013

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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Memorial Events
for Christine Long

Jun

7

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Gibbons Funeral Home - Elmhurst

134 South York Road, Elmhurst, IL 60126

Jun

8

Visitation

8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Gibbons Funeral Home - Elmhurst

134 South York Road, Elmhurst, IL 60126

Jun

8

Funeral

9:00 a.m.

Gibbons Funeral Home - Elmhurst

134 South York Road, Elmhurst, IL 60126

Jun

8

Mass of Christian Burial

9:30 a.m.

Immaculate Conception Catholic Church

IL

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Gibbons Funeral Home - Elmhurst

134 South York Road, Elmhurst, IL 60126

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