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Singer, Constance

Constance Arndt Singer died at the age of 79 on Thursday, July 14, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. She was always known as Connie.

Connie was born in Davenport, Iowa, July 26, 1942 to Dorothy (Grant) and Sam Arndt. She grew up in Rock Island, Illinois but has been a proud Chicago resident since 1965 living the majority of her life in Lincoln Park in the 43rd Ward.

She worked for Senator Paul Douglas (D-IL) as a Legislative Assistant in Washington, D.C. Then she worked for The University of Chicago in the Center for Urban Studies and was the former First Lady of the 43rd Ward. In the1980's she worked as a Staff Director for Stevenson for Illinois and then in Public Relations at Hill and Knowlton, and was a writer for People Magazine.

She graduated from Mount Holyoke College in South Hadley, Massachusetts in 1963.

She is survived by her sister, Judy Royko, daughter, Emily Singer Lucio (John), son, Andrew Singer (Carrie), grandchildren Grant, Zachary and Logan and her nephew Sam and niece Kate.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Village Chicago (formerly Lincoln Park Village) 2502 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60614 https://thevillagechicago.org. Phone 773- 248-8700.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jul. 17, 2022.

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Marion Fitch Connell

November 8, 2022

Connie was my "little sister" at Mt. Holyoke and I was very fond of her. She was savvy and such fun to be around. Just wish I had seen more of her after college.

Janet L Swenson

August 1, 2022

I remember your mother as a lovely person, inside and out. I am very sorry for your loss.

Gretchen Coffman

July 24, 2022

Emily and Judy, I am so very sorry for your loss. She was a lovely, lovely person.

Alice Godfrey Andrus

July 22, 2022

With fond memories of times shared in our youth studying, growing and gaining knowledge of ourselves. I remember Connie for her unique qualities and send my sincere condolences to her family, work associates and friends. Classmate, Mount Holyoke '63

Mary Ellen Streit

July 21, 2022

My sincere sympathy. I knew Connie and she was my friend. We lived at the Clare on the same floor. The "two Mary´s" on the 40 th floor were her good friends and miss her. We would love to meet family if you come in to the Clare. Mary Ellen Streit. (4007)

Mary Roche

July 18, 2022

My sympathy to Emily and Andrew and their families. Connie was my dear neighbor on the 40th floor at the CLARE. She was always ready to go to dinner or for a drink She will be missed. If you need anything please knock on my door #4004. May Connie RIP.

Jacqueline Kohn

July 17, 2022

My condolences to Connie´s family and friends. I worked with Connie at Hill & Knowlton and after we shared lunches together with mutual friends. Her warmth and political acumen will be missed.

Elizabeth (Libby) Walsten Barnett

July 17, 2022

Although I didn't know Connie well because I lived in WY or NE, I share your pain at losing another precious family member. My fondest memory was when my Great Aunt Myrtle invited me to her home for a meal and visit when Connie was home from college. I was attending Augustana then and enjoyed meeting her and sharing a terrific conversation around the table about life, studies & world events. I thought, "This Earth needs more people like her". You have my deepest Sympathy and prayers.

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