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Eileen Henry Obituary

Henry, Eileen T. (nee Flanigan), beloved wife John "Jack"; devoted mother of Jack and Jennifer (Dave) Nemanius; loving daughter of the late Thomas (Ray) and Mary Flanigan; loving sister of Edward, Jack (Vicki), the late Mary Lou (James) Bowen, the late William and the late Carol Ann; dear aunt to Carol Ann (Boger) Falk, James (Ryann) Bowen, Kathleen (Tim) Davies, Melissa (Brian) Zofkie, Mary Kay (Kevin) Ambrose, Patricia (Mike) Dahl, Edward and Patrick (Emily) Flanigan; a special great-aunt to Jimmy, Ray Ray, Jen Jen, Charlee, Casey Rae, Emma, Jack, Cara, Nora, Abby, Madison and McKayla, Ava and Claire; proud grandmother to her "Bomb Diggity" Mary Casey Nemanius; and a cherished friend to many. Family and friends are asked to gather on Friday, November 8th, for a visitation from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at St. Gabriel Catholic Church, 4522 S. Wallace. Mass 11:00 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Gabriel School. All arrangements and services provided by John J. Minich, Funeral Director 773-582-6294

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 6, 2019.

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Sis and Lynn Blair

October 31, 2022

Eileen and Jack were such great neighbors to live nextdoor to and so friendly,kind and nice to us ... my mother and I are so saddened to hear of her passing and send our condolences to the family for your loss.

God bless,
Sis and Lynn Blair

Stefanie Mingari

November 14, 2019

RIP Eileen Henry! May you always watch over your family. GOD bless

Sis Blair

November 12, 2019

So sorry for you and your families loss ..you both were great neighbors to us especially to my kids and my daughter and I our sending prayers .

Sis and Lynn Blair

Janet Scanlon

November 8, 2019

I'm so very sorry for you and your fAmilies loss. My sincere condolences.

~ ~ Fr. Dan Brandt, CPD Chaplain

November 7, 2019

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. Eileen will be remembered at the Police Mass on Sunday, 10 NOV, 11:00 a.m. at Mercy Home - 1140 W. Jackson Blvd. In the meantime, may family and friends know the healing touch of our all-loving, all-merciful God! [Police Chaplains Ministry: www.ChicagoPCM.org or 312/738-7588]

Toni OMalley

November 6, 2019

My deepest sympathies to the family. May all your special memories carry you through this difficult time.

Ken Penrod

November 6, 2019

So sorry Jack and family for your loss, LaVerne and I are saddened hearing of it. Please ecept our condolences

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