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Daniel Griffin Obituary

Griffin, Daniel 25, of Morton Grove, suddenly, beloved son of Larry and Therese; loving brother of Lauren and Kristin; dear grandson of Georgianne and the late Fred Stralina and Edward and the late Joan Griffin. Visitation at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL 60053 Tuesday 3 to 9 p.m. Family and friends will meet at St. Martha Church 8523 Georgiana Ave. Morton Grove, IL 60053 for a funeral mass on Wednesday at 11 a.m. Cremation private. In lieu of flowers, donations to Autism Speaks 5455 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 2250, Los Angeles, CA 90036 or North Suburban IL Chapter of the Autism Society of America 7503 Wilson Terrace Morton Grove, IL 60053 appreciated. Sign online guestbook at www.simkinsfh.com. (847) 965-2500

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 1, 2012.

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Trent Gordan

April 28, 2012

I knew little of Daniel; I only knew him personally through the cognitive alteration we shared, that others call a disorder. I never knew him, but I love him much more than I can love the peers who will never understand what we experience. He will remain with me as long as I live with this alteration.

Cindi Bain

April 19, 2012

Therese, I just heard about this from Nancy. My son is the same age and I can't imagine what you must be going through. There are no words sufficient. May your memories of him bring you comfort.

Samantha Sanders

April 7, 2012

Danny and I were football/Poms brother and sis at Niles West one year and I remember him as the sweetest person there could be. I still have his thank-you letter for decorationg his locker for homecoming and the stuffed animal he gave me. The world has lost a truly special person. Danny will be very much missed. He and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

April 6, 2012

Dear Therese and Larry,
We are very sorry to hear about Danny's death. You both coached our sons Matt and Christopher years ago in soccer. Matt remembers playing with Danny. He said he was a great guy. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Sincerely,
Mary Jo and Joe Uhrik

Brendan M

April 4, 2012

I am sorry to hear about your loss. Danny was a great guy!

Lindsey Brennaman

April 4, 2012

I am so sorry to hear about your loss of Danny. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. I went to school with your son at OPTIONS in Carbondale Illinois. He was such a loving person. He will be greatly missed.

Sandy Thompson

April 3, 2012

We are so sorry for your family's loss. Our prayers are with you through this difficult moment.

Bill Reap

April 3, 2012

Larry and Therese, I am so sorry to hear about your loss of Danny. I will keep you and your whole family in my prayers.

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April 3, 2012

Our sympathy to you and your family, may it comfort you to know that we were so very sorry to hear of your loss. You're in our thoughts and prayers now and in the days to come.

LINDA Koeppl

April 3, 2012

Danny, I know you're in heaven so could you please say 'Hi" to everyone for me. I know we'll all be together again, in just a blink of an eye. Until then, you'll be missed...very much! XOXO

Kathy Raeder

April 2, 2012

Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers,

Doris Perna

April 2, 2012

Larry, my deepest sympathy to you and your family.

Andy Vardijan

April 2, 2012

So sorry to hear about your loss of Dan. I'll always remember what an outgoing kid Dan was and how many times he brought a smile to all of us. My deepest sympathies during this tough time.

Jack Frazer

April 2, 2012

My deepest sympathy.

Barb Cordell

April 1, 2012

I am so very sorry about your loss. I hope knowing that Dan is at peace gives you strength at this most difficult time.

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April 1, 2012

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