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Deborah Phelan Obituary

Phelan, Deborah J. "Debi" (Nee Norris) Age 50, of Western Springs. Formerly of the Garfield Ridge neighborhood in Chicago. Beloved wife of Timothy E.: devoted mother of Zak; loving daughter of Jean (nee Sallman) and the late Ronald Norris; dear sister of Susan (Dave) Armon, Nanci (Ronald) Pryzdia and Ronald Norris; fond daughter-in-law of Robert "Sonny" and the late Phyllis Phelan; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday 3-9pm at Hallowell & James Funeral Home 1025 W. 55th St., Countryside where Services will be held on Fri., April 22, at 11am. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition would be appreciated. Funeral Info: (708) 352-6500

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 20, 2011.

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Ty Adams

April 14, 2020

Debi hired me at OPTO 15 years ago, and I am still there today. I will never forget the opportunity she gave me, and the fearlessness with which she both led our organization, and concurrently attacked ovarian cancer. 9 years after her passing, I still have fond memories of her and a grateful heart. Hopefully these new, retrospective entries to Debi's guest book all these years later will give her family some comfort and fondness as it pertains to her legacy.

April 23, 2011

Timmy amd Zak, I am sorry to hear about
Debi and would like to take this time to send you my prayers and I am sure you both will will remember the great times all of you had. Take care and stay strong.Bobby Tito Mexico City DF

April 22, 2011

Tim:
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. You are in my prayers.

Linda Bologna

Norb Trojanowski

April 22, 2011

Tim and Zach, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Deb Fenton Welage

April 21, 2011

To Timothy Phelan and Family, Susan Armon, Nanci Prydia,Ronald Norris, and Mother Jean. I am so sorry for your loss Debi was a great person. She will be missed. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers Deborah Fenton Welage ([email protected]) of Minnesota

April 21, 2011

Timmy

My prayers and sympathy to you and Your Family

Bob McNulty

Jamie Poulos

April 21, 2011

Dear Tim and Zak,
On behalf of the OPTO Design Team I would like to send our deepest condolences. She was our mentor, friend, and the light of our fire. We will miss her dearly. Our thoughts and prayers to the both of you.

April 21, 2011

Remembering the happy times and keeping with us all the lessons she has taught,
with sympathy and love,
Diane, Mat, Kelsey and Travis

William Bartgen

April 21, 2011

Dear Tim and Zak, Debi and you both are in our prayers and thoughts. Fond memories fill our hearts. God Bless and love,
The Bartgen Family - Bill, Chris,& Billy

April 21, 2011

Our Hearts, Thoughts and Prayers go out to You and Your Family. We lost someone Very Special to All of Us.
Love,
The Norris Family - Tom, Doreen and Briana.

April 20, 2011

I sure will miss her sitting in my styling chair every five weeks for almost 15 years! Through a million conversations we laughed about life and cried when that wig came along. No matter how she felt, she looked great and was always positive. During our last visit, she talked about Zak with such pride and as usual , Tim, Tim, Tim! With sympathy Jackie Tito

April 20, 2011

Thoughts and prayers to the family at this difficult time. Debi is now at peace and free from the suffering of this terrible disease.
Karen Levitt Charleson

April 20, 2011

Tim and Zak, my deepest sympathy goes out to you both for your loss. I worked with Debi for 6 years and from day one, she always had a smile and a warm "Good Morning". I am so sorry to hear of her passing. She was a very brave woman, and gave me some very good words of wisdom when my daughter had a scare of possible ovarian cancer after Debi's diagnosis.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this very difficult time.
Mary Joesel

the blue team of rainbow hospice

April 20, 2011

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

John & Yvonne Phelan

April 20, 2011

Tim and Zak, we are so sorry for your loss. Debi was a wonderful woman and she bravely fought this terrible disease for so long. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

April 20, 2011

Tim and Zak we are so sorry to hear about your loss. You have wonderful memories to keep Debi in your lives. Our prayers and good wishes are with you at this time. Debi will be remembered in our prayers this Easter.

Love-
McCann, Kacynski and Anderson Families

April 20, 2011

Tim and Zak our prayers and good wishes are with you. Debi will be in our prayers this Easter.
Love,
Mc Cann,Kacynski and Anderson Families

Alyssa Anderson

April 20, 2011

Alyssa and Family send our prayers and sympathy to our cousins Tim and Zak

Elizabeth Leon

April 20, 2011

I'm so sorry for your loss. May the wonderful memories you have of Debi bring you comfort. May she rest in peace.
Sincerely, Lizz (Creamer) Leon

Gene Woji

April 20, 2011

Gene & Barb want to extend their deepest
sympathy to Tim & Zak on the passing of their Wife & Mom.

April 20, 2011

Gene & Barb want to extend our deepest sympathy to Tim & Zak on the passing of their wife & Mom.

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