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Elaine Meo Obituary

Meo, Elaine K. (nee Ruane) Loving wife of Albert; dearest mother of Angel Battaglia, Maria (Polo) Gaytan, Melissa Giannini, Anthony (Jackie), Michael, and Albert (Cindy); dear grandmother of Christopher, Samuel, Joseph, Mario, Dominic, and the late Kristen; fond sister of Michael Ruane, Margaret Ruane, and the late Mary Ann Ruane. Funeral Tuesday 9:30 am from the Kelly & Spalding Funeral Home 1787 Deerfield Rd, Highland Park, IL to Our Lady of the Brook Church, Northbrook, Mass 10:30am. Entombment All Saints Mausoleum. Visitation Monday, 3-9pm. Please omit flowers. 847-831-4260.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 20, 2012.

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Irene and Alan Redman

June 3, 2012

Sincere condolences from our famly to yours during this sad time. We will miss Elaine who was such a sweet, caring lady.

Danielle Gunther

May 23, 2012

Angel & Christopher,

Thinking of you both. Sorry for your loss.

Danielle Gunther

Kristy Tatooles-Brown

May 23, 2012

My deepest condolences for the passing of Mrs. Meo. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Carol Schuster

May 21, 2012

Elaine was a wonderful person. She will be missed by all who knew her. May your family find healing through God's grace and in memories of the amazing woman that Elaine was.

May 21, 2012

Dearest Albert, Angel, Maria, Missy, Anthony and Michael:

Our deepest condolences to all of you. Elaine was a good neighbor and friend. She was an angel on earth and had a profound effect on all she came in contact with. May she rest in peace.

With Love,

The Abrahams Family
Robyn & Jay Glaubinger, Darrow and Carol

Lana Yacilla

May 21, 2012

Dearest Albert & Family,

The minute I heard the news I immediately thought of her beautiful smile & voice that welcomed everyone she contact with. She was a beautiful woman inside & out! I have found memories of the time I spent with her when the children were small. She was a wonderful woman, she will be greatly missed.
My love to you and the family your cousin,

Lana Yacilla

Victor and Frances LaPorte

May 20, 2012

Albert: Just read of the passing of your dear wife, Elaine. Our deepest condolences for your loss. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. May the Good Lord walk beside you and keep Elaine in the palm of his hands. JR and Pansy

Rhonda Pawlan

May 20, 2012

Mike - my heartfelt condolences to you, your dad, and entire family. I always liked and respected your mom. A dear, caring woman; a terrible tragedy. Just know I will always think of you as my 2nd son. with love,

Rhonda Pawlan

May 20, 2012

My heartfelt condolences to you, Mike, your dad, and entire family. I cannot express how sad I feel about your mom's passing. A lovely woman, a terrible tragedy. You will always be my 2nd son, sweetheart.

Jeanne Helmcke

May 20, 2012

Elaine was a wonderful and caring person. We will miss her voice in the choir, her frienship at Women's Club events, and just having her around and always helping when we needed her. Our condolences to Elaine's family.

May 20, 2012

We were so sorry to hear about Elaine. We express our deepest condolences.
The Garabaldi family

Lisa

May 20, 2012

We will miss Elaine so much at Our Lady of the Brook. I was lucky to get to know her a little bit by singing with her in the choir.

May 20, 2012

My sincere condolences to your family. Elaine was a real class act. I respected her as a Realtor and as a wonderful kind lady. She will be missed.
Mary Liebrock

Dawn McAnaney

May 20, 2012

I was so sorry to hear of Elaine's death. She was the epitome of the word "Lady" and was one of the most honest Realtors I ever had the pleasure of working with. May the memories of her love of her family and life comfort you in this most difficult time.

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