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Colleen McFarlane Obituary

McFarlane, Colleen J. Age 57. Cherished daughter of the late Jean Marie (nee Moody) and the late Richard J. McFarlane CPD; loving sister of Kelly (late John) Baker, Maureen, Lauren, Lisa, and CPD Cap. Richard M. (Kelly); favorite aunt of Evan, Jenna (Tera), Colin Baker, Morgan, Kaitlyn, and Megan McFarlane; lifelong best friend of Dorine and the whole Condon Family. 33-year employee of the Chicago Public Schools. Visitation Friday, January 25, 2019, at 9:00 a.m. at St. Gabriel Church, 600 West 45 Street. Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 a.m. Entombment Holy Sepulchre, Alsip, IL, Mausoleum of the Archangels, Tier 6, Crypt 350. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Colleen's name to the St. Gabriel Bell Tower Renovation Fund. Arrangements by Thomas McInerney Sons Funeral Home, (773) 268-0703 or McInerneyFH.com.



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 23, 2019.

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Suzanne Moody

February 9, 2019

Kelly, Maureen, Lauren, Lisa, and Richie,

Our deepest condolences for you loss. Sending you prayers and lots of love as you get through this difficult time. May Colleen Rest In Peace.

Love,

Suzanne, Tim, and Jessica Moody

Nora Orr

February 2, 2019

Dear Kelly, Maureen, Lauren, Lisa & Richie, Our sincerest condolences on the loss of Colleen. I know this will be a hard time for all of you, we are keeping you always in our prayers. May the lord ease your pain and may you know that she is happy now with all our loved ones who have gone before. I'll always remember her laugh. May God's blessings be with all of you. In Sympathy, Nora & Chris

Linda Moody

January 28, 2019

Dearest Lisa, Lauren, Maureen, Kelly and Richie, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. My sincere sympathy to you all and to all her family and friends. I know she will be missed by those of us on earth but her heavenly family is surely rejoicing to have her with them now.

With love,

Aunt Linda

Tom & Colleen Lynch

January 26, 2019

Dear Kelly, Maureen, Lauren, Lisa, and Richie, a candle will be lighted in memory of your beloved sister Colleen at Missionary Servants Of The Most Holy Trinity in Silver Springs, Maryland. When you see a rainbow Stretched across the sky You will know for certain That Colleen is close by. ( Judy Marriott )

Al Ptak

January 24, 2019

My heart felt condolences to the McFarlane family. Memories shall last forever. Be at peace.

Cindy Mcadrian baker

January 24, 2019

Your with my brother john now in peace rip in the sunshine

January 23, 2019

I still can hear your beautiful laugh, it will stay with me always. You are safe now in God's arms, happy & free. God be with you Kelly, Maureen, Lauren, Lisa & Richie. Sending all our love, Nora & Chris

Joyce Branch

January 23, 2019

Sending prayers to the McFarlane family during this difficult time.

Gregory Bandemer

January 23, 2019

May the Lord bless and keep you my friend. Rest in peace. I will never forget you, and I'm truly blessed for having known you. My deepest sympathies and condolences to the McFarlane family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.

Christina Macias

January 23, 2019

Colleen was a great neighbor and friend. She will be missed dearly.

~ ~ Fr. Dan Brandt, CPD Chaplain

January 23, 2019

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. Colleen will be remembered at the Police Mass on Sunday, 27 JAN, 11:00 a.m. at Mercy Home - 1140 W. Jackson Blvd. In the meantime, may family and friends know the healing touch of our all-loving, all-merciful God! [Police Chaplains Ministry: www.ChicagoPCM.org or 312/738-7588]

January 23, 2019

Kelly, Maureen, Lauren, Lisa and Richie, and family: We are so sorry about Colleen! We are keeping all of you guys in our hearts and prayers! Love, JoAnn, Joe, Gavin and Nolan

January 23, 2019

I'm so sorry about Colleen I know how truly loved she was by so many people
I loved working with her at CPS
My deepest condolences and prayers
Carol Fleming

A D

January 23, 2019

My deepest sympathies to the family. You can find comfort in knowing, our Heavenly Father has promised we will see our love ones again (Acts 21:15).

Barb Baker McBay

January 23, 2019

May the Lord bring peace and strength to all that loved her,we will cherish and keep her in our hearts till we meet again.The Heavens gained an Angel who will rejoice with our Lord and be reunited with Loved ones past.Fly high colleen!!!

Ruth Sulk

January 23, 2019

MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES, HEAVEN HAS GAINED ANOTHER ANGEL, R.I,P my friend.

Carol Spicka

January 23, 2019

Rest in peace Colleen and may the perpetual light shine upon you

J D

January 23, 2019

I am so sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort help you through this hard time. Isaiah 61:1,2

January 22, 2019

My condolences to the family. May the wonderful memories of your loved one comfort you until the God of love promises are fulfilled. 1 Thessalonians 4:13,14

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