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Elaine Compell Obituary

Compell, Elaine C. (nee Courtney) Beloved wife of the late Joseph R. for 50 wonderful years; loving mom of Michael J. (Suzan) Compell and Julie A. (Jeff) Bucar; cherished grandmother of Rachel (Jason) Chapman, Clayton (Jody) Compell and Candice (Stephen) Baker; great-grandmother of Joe, Brandon, Zachari, Gianna, Daniel and Maddelyn Elaine; dear sister of the late James and Merlynne Courtney; dearest daughter-in-law of Kathryn Compell and sister-in-law of Joyce (the late Bill) Wolter and Jerry (Henry Friedman) Compell. Visitation will be Tuesday from 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge, IL. Funeral services will begin Wednesday 9:30 a.m. at the funeral home, and will proceed to St. Cyprian Church in River Grove for Mass 10:30 a.m. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery. info www.cumberlandchapels.com or 708-456-8300.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 26, 2013.

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Renee Nemer

May 28, 2019

Think of Elaine often; makes me smile. We were the Allergy Twins - between the two of us, we could've been in a record holding position!
May you be at peace with your loving soulmate, Joe.

Carolyn Reed

June 9, 2013

I also worked with Elaine; we were at Rush (University Medical Center) in the PR dept and she was a wonderful colleague. Always cheerful and thinking only the best of everyone. After she left we met for lunch a few times. I now wish we'd done this more frequently; I'm saddened to learn she gone. But she will not be forgotten by me. She was simply a lovely person and I'm grateful to have known her.

Nana and Danny

Julie Bucar

June 4, 2013

Me and mom

Julie Bucar

June 4, 2013

Gia and her nana.....

Julie

June 4, 2013

May 30, 2013

I was also a classmate. If you ever had a problem you could always talk to her and she would always be a friend. We lost touch as I have lived in Texas so long but she is remembered with fond memories
Pat Gryn Suddeth

Marilyn (Cadieux) Rizzardo

May 30, 2013

Elaine was a schoolmate at Loretto Englewood High School, always had a sweet smile and a gentle way. Looking back so far on those days, I remember her as the prettiest gal in our class! While our paths haven't crossed much since high school, she will be remembered very fondly by me as a Lady of Loretto. Condolences to her family.

zachari compell

May 28, 2013

I will miss her because she wrote me notes when Hollidays. On my birthdays and just to check on me. And sometimes me and my dad would have lunch with her . Or me and my grandpa would visit. Or dad would visit. And the Times that I visit or call she would say . I love you sweetie and I say I love you to. But she will see joe everyday i will miss you
Love zachari

May 28, 2013

A wonderful old friend is gone, but we will always have so many wonderful memories of the "good old days"
Carol DeGrenier

Kathy Eglet

May 27, 2013

Our deepest sympathy. We will miss y're beautiful smile and gentle mannerism. Kathy & Skip

Mary Rogala

May 27, 2013

For The Family of My Dear Friend, Elaine.

Elaine was the best friend anyone could ever have. I feel truly blessed that I have known her since our junior year of high school, stood up in her wedding, watched her children, grandchildren and now her great grandchildren grow. Joe and Elaine were indeed the lovliest, most inclusive friends anyone could ever have. May their souls rest in peace. They are finally together again in God's light.
Mary Dundas Rogala

Karen Adams

May 26, 2013

Elaine was a very thoughtful, wonderful person. She and Joe are in our thoughts and prayers. Our condolences to the Compell family.

Karen & Fred Adams and Alyce Klincik

Renee Nemer

May 26, 2013

I worked with Elaine for years at the Gottlieb Cancer Center. She was a wonderful, cheerful Lady, a good Friend, & very dedicated to the patients & staff. She is now with her Joe for eternity.
My thoughts & prayers go out to you.

The Staff of Cumberland Chapels

May 26, 2013

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

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8300 West Lawrence Ave., Harwood Heights, IL 60706

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