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Deborah McClanahan Obituary

McClanahan, Deborah J. (nee Glaser) Age 57, late of the East Side, passed away Sunday, December 18, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Thomas McClanahan; devoted daughter of Robert and Mary Ann Glaser; dearest sister of Darlene (Robert) Zuccarelli and Dawn (Douglas) Erdmann; dear aunt of Rebecca, David, Elizabeth and Douglas; fond niece of many aunts and uncles and a loving cousin and friend to many. Visitation Thursday 2:00-9:00 p.m. at Elmwood Chapel, 11200 S. Ewing Ave., Chicago. Funeral services Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m. Cemetery private. 773-731-2749 www.elmwoodchapel.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 21, 2016.

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December 24, 2016

May you find comfort in God's word doing this difficult time. Psalms 119:28

T B

December 23, 2016

My deepest condolences to the family. You will see Deborah again. John 5:28

Louise Holly

December 22, 2016

So sorry to hear of Deb's passing. I worked with her at HomeGoods in Lemont for a couple of years. Such a GOOD,KIND person! My condolences to her family.

FGR

December 21, 2016

Dear Robert and Mary Ann we are so sorry for your loss and offer our deepest condolences to the family. May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time. 1 Thes. 4:14

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