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Elaine Clewis Obituary

Clewis, Elaine H. "Sis" (nee Helminski), age 75, beloved wife of the late Hon. Richard S. Clewis, former State Senator and Alderman, loving mother of Gail, Nancy (Robert) Anthony and Scott, devoted grandmother of Danny Actaboski, Dawn (Mark) Anderson, Ryan and Robyn Anthony, great-grandmother of Madison, Grace and Aiden, dearest daughter of the late Harry V. and Marion (nee Galinska), fond sister of Jeannette (late Brad) Brandner, Nancy (Fran) Huntoon and the late Lavergne Saenz, also loving aunt of many. Funeral Thursday, July 19, at 9:15 a.m., from Colonial-Wojciechowski Funeral Home, 6250 N. Milwaukee, to St. Bartholomew Church, Mass 10 a.m. Interment Rosehill. Visitation Wednesday, 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. 773-774-0366, www.colonialfuneral.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Jul. 16 to Jul. 18, 2007.

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Laurie Charles-Wollter

July 10, 2020

What I remember most about Mrs. Clewis - still can' bring myself to call her Elaine - was her laugh. So hearty! Blessings today and always Gail, Nancy, Scott and family.

Laura Wollter

July 10, 2019

As I can only call "Sis" Mrs. Clewis. She and Mr. Clewis and Gail, Nancy and Scott were Great friends and neighbors. I know my siblings feel the same. God bless you all. Love, Laurie Charles Wollter.

MIKE PROZANSKI

August 14, 2007

GAIL , NANCY , AND SCOTT : SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THE PASSING OF YOUR MOM , JUST FOUND OUT TODAY THROUGH AN E-MAIL . AGAIN MY CONDOLENCES TO ALL YOUR FAMILY . MIKE PROZANSKI

ART AND JOANN SCHULTZ

July 22, 2007

DEAR SCOTT
WE ARE SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS AND WE WILL MISS YOUR MOTHER A LOT WE HAD A MESSAGE ON OUR ANSWERING MACHINE FROM JEANETTE AS WE WERE IN CANADA AT THE TIME

AUNT NANCY & UNCLE FRAN HUNTOON

July 22, 2007

MY DEAREST NEPHEWS & NEICES,
OUR HEARTS ARE BROKEN & FILLED WITH SORROW. I LOVED MY SISTER MORE THEN WORDS CAN EVER EXPRESS. SHE WILL ALWAYS BE WITH US IN MIND & HEART & WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER WHAT GENERIOUS, THOUGHTFUL & BEAUTIFUL SISTER, MOTHER & GRAND-GREATGRANDMOTHER SHE WAS. LOVE AND PEACE TO ALL OF YOU WITH ALL OUR LOVE. AUNT NANCY & UNCLE FRAN

Brigitte Powidzki

July 20, 2007

Gail:
Paula, my sister and I are truly sorry for your loss. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.

Olga Pomella

July 19, 2007

Dear Gail and Family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. May Elaine rest in eternal peace.

Sue Stark

July 19, 2007

Dear Dawn and Mark,
I am so sorry to hear about your grandmothers passing.I know you loved her so very much.
You and your family are in my prayers. blessings to all of you
love and hugs
Grandma Sue

Gina Mazzocco

July 19, 2007

Scott, Please accept my deepest condolences on the passing of your mom. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. I wish I could be there in person, but know that I am thinking of you.
Love You,
Gina

Tim & Donna Corrigan

July 18, 2007

Dear Dawn and Mark,

I am SO sorry to hear of your Grandma's passing. I know how much she meant to you and I know what the loss of a loved one feels like. Your Grandma will be in our prayers, as will you and your family. Hug Madison and Gracie for us.

Love,
Aunt Donna & Uncle Tim

Fr. Gene Szarek

July 18, 2007

Dear Scott,

I am sorry to learn of your mother's death and regret that I will not get to see you and your family at the wake.

May choirs of angels welcome Elaine into paradise, and may she rest in the glory of God for the ages.

With prayers and warm thoughts,

Gene Szarek, C.R.

Laurie (Charles) Wollter

July 18, 2007

Dear Gail, Nancy and Scott
I was deeply saddened to learn of your mother's passing.
Your mother, father and all of you have meant so much to our family over the years; as former neighbors and forever friends.

Mary Beth Holcer

July 18, 2007

We are so sorry for your loss and our prayers are with you at this sad time. We have wonderful memories of Elaine...growing up on Warwick Ave. She was always there to help out with anything and everything!

The Davis and Holcer Families

Bob Brown

July 17, 2007

Scott & Family
Sorry to hear about your mom's passing. I'm sure she had a good life and her memories will last forever.

Michael Bonamarte

July 17, 2007

Dear Scott:
I am deeply sorry for and saddened by your loss. Please accept my sincere condolences and express the same to your family. Having experienced such a significant loss so recently I truly understand how hard it is. I also know that you have the strength, courage and patience to persevere.
With heartfelt sympathy,
Michael Bonamarte

marty nelis

July 16, 2007

mydeepest condolences.to scott and gail

MARTY NELIS

July 16, 2007

dearScotT;tand gailLAND GRANDSON DANNY AND DAND AND GRAND DAUGHTHERdawn DAWN;I'MVERYSORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR MOTHERS PASSINGSHE WAS A WONDERFUL WOMAN,AND NEIGHBOR
FROM;YOUR OLD NEIGHBORLIS
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Dan Maxime

July 16, 2007

Dear Jeannette, please accept our prayers and sympathy on the loss of your beloved sister.
Tuley Cousins
Dan and Gini Maxime

Geraldine (Heiser) Czajka

July 16, 2007

Please accept my deepest sympathy at this time.

Pat Wieczorek

July 16, 2007

So sorry to hear of Elaines passing our prays are with all of you.

Natalia Anda

July 16, 2007

Dear Scott and Family,

I am so sorry about your mom's passing...she truly was an incredible, beautiful and outstanding wife, mother and grandmother. What a wonderful job she did..this is so much reflected in all of you. I was so fortunate to meet her.
I pray that you find comfort during these hard times.

Love,
Natalia

Ralph & Betty Cook

July 16, 2007

Our deepest condolences.

Friends of Nancy Huntoon

Theresa Kozlik

July 16, 2007

Our thoughts & prayers are for you and your family in this time of great sorrow. Mrs. Theresa Kozlik,& Denyse Burgess & Family.

John & Rozella Scheckenhofer

July 16, 2007

Friends Of Nancy & Fran Huntoon


Please accept our deepest sympathies.

The Staff of Colonial Wojciechowski Funeral Home

July 16, 2007

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