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Eileen Schauer Obituary

Schauer, Eileen J. (nee Murphy), age 89. Passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. Born in Chicago to the late James and Ellen Murphy. Retired after many years as a secretary for St. Anne's School in Hazel Crest. Alumnus of St. Sabina's School and Visitation High School in Chicago. Beloved wife of 67 years to Walter J. Schauer of Shorewood; loving mother of Susan (John) Joens, Patricia (William) Robinson, William, Michael (Donna), Dennis, and Terri (Daniel) Rourke; grandmother of 17; great-grandmother of 15. Preceded in death by her parents; brother, Robert (Norma Jean) Murphy; and sister, JoAnn (Robert) Nellis. Funeral Services will be Monday, March 15, 2010 at 10:45 a.m. from the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black Rd., Joliet to St. Anne Catholic Church, Crest Hill for a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 a.m. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Joliet Area Community Hospice would be appreciated. Visitation Sunday 3-8 p.m. For information: 815-741-5500 or www.fredcdames.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 13, 2010.

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Dominique Schauer

June 14, 2010

Gonna miss you, Grandma...?

March 31, 2010

I miss you so much.

March 14, 2010

Terri, Dan and family, Sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you're in my thoughts and prayers, Cindy Vallera

Kathy Beiser

March 13, 2010

How lucky the Nellis family is to have had such a wonderful aunt. We always knew that she loved us by her delightful smile and excitement each and every time she saw us. I feel so blessed to have had her in my life.

March 13, 2010

Boompa and Family, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of grandma. I have nothing but fond memories of her, which I will cherish the rest of my days. I wish I could be there with you at this time. I love and miss you all, Nicole McIntosh (McKinney, TX)

John Dzak

March 13, 2010

On behalf of Dennis' classmates from Lockport Township High School, we send our thoughts, prayers, and love to the entire Schauer Family, on the passing of Eileen. May her spirit continue through each one of us. LTHS Classmate, John Dzak

Barbara Prack

March 13, 2010

Dear Wally and Family,
My deepest sympathy on the loss of Eileen. We all have wonderful memories of her as secretary at St. Anne's in Hazel Crest. Her sense of humor and devotion to her family was inspiring.
Sincerely,
Barbara

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