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Donna Forbes Obituary

Forbes, Donna J. (nee Munno), beloved wife of James E. Forbes, loving mother of Michelle Forbes (Bill) Parks, Mark, and Michael (Jeanne) Forbes, cherished grandmother of Mackenzie, Shannon, and Molly Parks, Mandy, Liz, Mary, Casey, Connor, Caiden and Caitlin Forbes, devoted daughter of Alice (nee Roche) and the late William Munno, dearest sister of Bill (Mary Ann) Munno, Pat (Jim "Bo") Maguire and Sue (Ed) Munin, dear daughter-in-law of the late Mary (nee Shannon) Forbes, kind sister-in-law of John (Sharon nee Esch) Forbes, fond aunt and cousin of many. Visitation Wednesday 2 to 9 pm, Funeral Thursday 10:15 am from the Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home, 4950 W. 79th St., Burbank, IL, to Our Lady of Loretto Church, Mass 11:00 am. Interment private www.sheehyfh.com. 708-857-7878

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Jul. 14 to Jul. 15, 2009.

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Peggy & Bob Hopkins

July 15, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

July 15, 2009

Michelle and family,

Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this sad time. I know how special your mom was to you and know she will be greatly missed. I hope you find comfort in knowing that she's with our heavenly father, free of pain.

-Denise Shea Goessman & kids

Amy Thome & Family

July 14, 2009

My thoughts & prayers are with you, Forbes family. I am so very sorry for your loss.

Mark, Therese, Sydney, Eryn, Bryce Schmisseur

July 14, 2009

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Kevin & Cathy Casey

July 14, 2009

We love you guys, if you need anything you know where we are, we will keep you in our prayers.

July 14, 2009

Dear Sue,

This hard time is in my heart with you. When this happens we are always in shock no matter what we thought was going to be. It is always a strain on our hearts and mind. I wish you peace of mind and heart...........this will happen I PROMISE! We will get used to this over time.

Love Always,
Judy Baranowsky

Karen Regan

July 14, 2009

Bill and Michelle and family,

I am so very sorry for your loss. "Grandma" Forbes will be dearly missed, the woman was a saint. We can not make it to the wake or funeral because we are leaving for vacation tomorrow morning. Sammi says give Lizzy and Mandy a big hug and kiss from her and to tell them that she misses them. Sincerely, Karen Regan & Family.

Joe & Pat Clifton

July 14, 2009

We will remember all the good times and keep you all in our prayers.

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