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Constance Mah Obituary

Mah, Constance C. age 85, died September 9, 2008, at her home in Evanston. She was the beloved wife of the late George G.; loving mother of Richard (Nancy), Walter (Meg) and Dora (Steve) Rotello of Springfield; beloved grandmother of Corinne, Lian, Rebecca, Anthony, John Michael and Joseph. She will be remembered by many friends, especially companion Bill Ogg. For decades she influenced scores of Chicago Public School children as a kindergarten teacher mainly at Rogers School, 7345 N Washtenaw Ave. She traveled extensively and visited all seven continents. She sang and played the piano and particularly enjoyed ballroom dancing whenever and wherever she could. A celebration of Connie's life will be held Saturday, October 18, 2008, from 3 p.m., to 5:30 p.m., at Levy Senior Citizens Center, 300 Dodge Ave, Evanston with services starting at 3:30 p.m. Written remembrances for a memory book will be gathered at the celebration. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her name to the charity of your choice or Levy Senior Center. Arrangements by: Cremation Society of Illinois, 773-281-5058.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Oct. 3 to Oct. 5, 2008.

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Maureen McGrath

October 16, 2008

I admired Mrs. Mah's spunk. She had the curiosity of a 5 year old and it seemed the energy, too! On the dance floor, on a cruise, on another exciting vacation - she was always getting the most out of her days. She really knew how to enjoy her life. I will miss her spirit.

Sue Hagerty

October 7, 2008

I spent many enjoyable years working with Connie at Rogers School. She was the key to the success of our many musical performances and has enhanced the lives of many CPS students. My deepest sympathy to the entire family.

Mary and George Smaistrla

October 6, 2008

Deepest sympathies to Dora, Steve and their children on the loss of someone so special to them.

Catherine Hsieh (Klebba)

October 6, 2008

There are so many great things you could say about Mrs. Mah and not a single bad one. She was my kindergarten teacher in 1979, and I have so many wonderful memories of her and the time I spent in her class. Especially when she would play the piano as we would sing. In sixth grade, I was a monitor for her room and she gave me a couple of gifts which I still have - a ceramic angel and a cute coffee mug. When I see them I am reminded of her. She was a special, one of a kind lady. Even twenty years after she had me in her class, she still recognized me and remembered my name when we saw each other in a Target store. I just wish my children could have had her for kindergarten as well. My sympathy goes out to all of her loved ones.

Judith Lessin

October 5, 2008

I taught with Connie for many years at Rogers School. She was a very special lady. My deepest sympathy to your family.

Nancy Cole

October 3, 2008

My sincerest sympathy to Dora, Steve and their family.

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