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Edward McGinnis Obituary


McGinnis, Edward C. dearly beloved husband of Debra McGinnis, devoted father of Katlyn and Dominic, cherished son of Joan (Louis) Vellos and the late Clifford McGinnis, dear brother of Richard McGinnis, fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Tuesday, 9 a.m., from McKeon Funeral Home, 634 W. 37th St. (at Lowe Ave.), to Nativity of Our Lord Church, for Mass at 9;30 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Visitation Monday, 3 to 9 p.m. For info 773-927-0925.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Apr. 22 to Apr. 23, 2007.

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Brian Dempsey

October 2, 2007

To the McGinnis family,

My heartfelt condolences go out to all of you. Eddie (Froggie as he will always be remembered) and I were great friends back when we were growing up by Midway. I have great memories of going to Sox games with him and jamming with him in his garage. He was a great guy and will be missed greatly!

Gregory T. Melnyk

August 20, 2007

Dear Joan, Louie, Rich, Debra,
Katlyn, and Dominic

I send my deepest condolences to you upon this sad news. Ed and I were the best of friends growing up. We did everything together: we laughed together and we fought together. Most memorably, we formed a band and played music together for a number of years.
Ed was a great musician and a great friend. He is and will always be a part of my most cherished childhood memories.
My heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to you all.

Ricky Anderson(Kwiek)

April 24, 2007

The McGinnis Family,
My deepest condolences for all of you.Eddie(froggie)will be missed.All the great times at the Park.Your family is in my prayers.

Danielle Devine

April 24, 2007

Katlyn and Dominic,
Our hearts go out to you and your family at such a difficult time. We love you and are thinking of you.
Love, Uncle Mike, Aunt Dee, Amber and Emily

Alice Epley-Tischer

April 24, 2007

Dear Joan, Louie & Family: May God be with all of you during this time of loss. Hopefully you will take comfort in remembering what St. Thomas More once offered as a word of comfort, "May we all meet merrily in heaven".

Fr. Dan Brandt

April 23, 2007

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from Nativity of Our Lord Parish. Ed was remembered at Masses this past weekend and will continue to be prayed for in the coming weeks. May you know the healing touch of Jesus Christ during this difficult time!

Jane, Joseph, Joey, Arthur and Michael Lewis

April 23, 2007

Katlyn, Dominic, Joan, Louie, and Grandma Betty,

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you at this time of sorrow. May Ed find peace and comfort with the Lord.
God Bless, The Lewis Family

Patty Glikis

April 23, 2007

Joan, Louie, Katlyn, and Dominic,
So sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Jerry, Patty, and Josh Glikis

Sherry Musilek - Kwiek

April 23, 2007

All we can say is we are all shocked. Rick, Kenny and I as well as my mom (Cheryl) are very very sorry to hear about Eddie. Prayers to the entire family. May God keep his soul in peace.

God Speed.
Sherry Musilek (Kwiek)
(Sherry, Eric and Nicholas Musilek)

PHYLLIS WALLACE

April 22, 2007

RICH, WE WERE ALL SO SADDEN TO HEAR ABOUT EDIE. IT IS SO HARD TO LOSE YOUR ONLY BROTHER. WE HOLD YOUR HAND IN SORROW. YOU AND EDDIE WERE THE TWO KINDEST BOY IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD. WHEN THE GIRLS AND I TALK OF THE GOOD OLD DAYS, YOU AND EDDIE ARE ONE OF THE FIRST TO BE MENTIONED. RICH I WILL KEEP YOU IN MY PRAYERS. GOD BLESS YOU PHYLLIS WALLACE

PHYLLIS WALLACE

April 22, 2007

DEAR FRIENDS, OUR PRAYERS AND SYMPATHY IS WITH ALL OF YOU OVER THE LOSS OF EDIE. SINCERLY THE WALLACE FAMILY

Barbara Wallace

April 22, 2007

Dear McGinnis Family,
I send my heart felt sympathies to you all on your lost. Eddie and his brother, Rich, were friends of my family, the Wallace's, for a long time. Eddie was a dear friend to me and my sister, Linda, during our high school years. We just finished looking at some pictures of him with us and telling our high school aged kids about this great guy. I spoke with Eddie a few summers ago about air conditioning problems and ended up gabbing for over an hour like we were in our teens again. When I am asked about some of my fondest memories and good times in life, Eddie's name always enters the conversation. On behalf of my entire family, we grieve with you on your lost. May his soul find peace in his ever lasting life with the Lord.

Sincerely,
Barbara Wallace

Joan Wolfe

April 22, 2007

Katlyn, Dominic, Joan & Louie

Our deepest sympathy.
May God comfort you in the days to come. Please know that you are in out thougts and prayers.
Aunt Joan & Uncle Art

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