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Craig Mann Obituary

Mann, Craig 57, passed away December 23, 2011 at his home in Glenview after a two and a half year battle with brain cancer. Born December 23, 1954 in Danville, IL. Craig is survived by his wife and best friend Lynne (Tumino), daughters Cassidy (Theo) Lasser and Rory Mann. He is also survived by his mother Sonna Whalen, father-in-law Carmen Tumino (Annette Fitzgibbons) and sister-in-law Susan Tumino. Craig is a 1973 graduate of Elk Grove High School and graduated from Indiana University in 1978. Craig will always be remembered for his love of family and friends, wrestling, fishing in Minnesota, his ability to tell a great joke and most of all, his love of a great cocktail. Visitation Wednesday 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Donnellan Family Funeral Home, 10045 Skokie Blvd. at Old Orchard Rd. Skokie, IL 60077. Memorial Mass Thursday 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 1775 Grove St., Glenview, IL 60025. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the University of Chicago Brain Tumor Center, attn: Jean Arzbaecher, 5841 South Maryland, MC 2030, Chicago, Illinois 60637 or American Brain Tumor Association, 8550 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., Suite 550, Chicago, IL60631. Info: 847/675-1990 or www.donnellanfuneral.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 26, 2011.

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Tracey Gates

December 21, 2024

In loving memory of a wonderful person, Craig Mann. His smile and pleasant demeanor turned your worst days into better days. He will always be remembered and loved by all. Miss his smiles.

Tracey Gates

December 21, 2020

Craig was a wonderful person. He had a smile that warmed your heart. I miss him so much!!! My prayers are with the family now and always.

Buttons & John Robinson

December 21, 2020

Craig it’s hard to believe you have been gone for so long. I love and miss you my friend. But I know you are watching over everyone and helping us cope through the trying times we are having. I feel your presence and please take care of Berni for me! We are Thinking of you. Buttons and John.

Rita Rudolph

December 29, 2011

Please know that we are praying for your family during this difficult time. I wish we could give you a real hug and visit, someday soon. May God bless you always. With love and blessings from Rita and Scott

Scott Elliott

December 29, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with the Mann family. Craig and I were friendly competitors. We shared a love of wrestling and compared notes on the medical industry. I always respected his sales ability and personal toughness dealing with cancer.

Margaret Potter

December 29, 2011

Our deepest sympathies to the Mann family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you even though we could not be. God bless,
Margie, Sean, and Madeleine

Bill and Diana Embry

December 28, 2011

Lynne and family, Our deepest sympathy to you all. The friends of our youth are the ones we never forget, the ones who we value even as time and distance separate us. We will treasure our last visit and those memories of our younger days forever.

Doug Johnson

December 28, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I won't forget the years together at IU wrestling. You were always one of the toughest guys on the mat and you will be missed by all.

Kari and Brian Jansen

December 28, 2011

Mann Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We enjoyed greatly getting to know Craig through the Culbertsons these last few years. He will be dearly missed.
Love,
Kari and Brian

Tracey Gates

December 28, 2011

Craig, I truly enjoyed working with you. Your started out as just another sales rep. to me, but ended up being such a great friend. I will miss the talks we shared. You were such an inspiration to me. Thank you for always been the person that you were. You will be missed. I will keep you and your family in my prayers and thoughts.

Tracey Gates (Chicago, IL)

Elaine Kosiek

December 28, 2011

Sorry I cannot make the wake, but I know how deeply I will miss his smiling face.
My heartfelt sympathies to the family.

Buttons & John Robinson

December 27, 2011

Craig,
You have been such a good friend to John and I for many years. We have laughed and cried together and we will truly miss you. We will speak of you daily, and never forget how wonderful you were to us. You were one true friend!

Andy Culbertson

December 27, 2011

Growing up and living next door to Craig meant I was blessed with the following: always knowing when he was grilling, always hearing his hearty laugh, but most importantly, knowing that he was always only a few steps away.
Craig, you taught me a lot great things in life, mostly, that it's okay to cuss in order emphasize something.
I will miss you a ton.

Paul Kelso

December 27, 2011

Craig,
You were always easy to find at a party or bar, we just had to follow the laughter! "Right on!" Everyone loved you. You are one of the most fun and dependable people I've had the honor to call my friend. Your kindness and generosity will never be forgotten.

Jeffrey Harris

December 26, 2011

Craig - I will never forget our fishing trips to MN. You will always be in the Harris Family thoughts and prayers. God Bless!

Jeffrey Harris

December 26, 2011

Craig - I will never forget our fishing trips to MN. You will always be in the Harris Family thoughts and prayers. God Bless!

Tom Barrett

December 26, 2011

Craig was a co-worker. He was good at what he did and he taught others how to be successful. He could have the whole room laughing in no time at all. We will miss you.

Bob Mann

December 25, 2011

I will miss you dearly!

Bob Mann

December 25, 2011

Craig was my closest cousin. Growing up I always looked up to him, although later on I had lost touch with him. Luckily 7 years ago we were able to get back together and spend some time with each other. No mater what Craig did he made everything a big deal. When ever we went fishing he would have the best cigars and he would cook great meals for us.

I feel lucky that I was able to spend the last few years with him. He was always good to my children, he helped me out with my wrestling tournaments and was one of my best friends.

I will always love Craig and miss him very much.

Chris Hansen

December 25, 2011

Craig is someone I will never ever forget. Plain and simple one of my greatest mentors in life. I will miss him greatly.

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