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Elayne Tootelian Obituary

Tootelian, Elayne (nee Novotny) Age 89, of Lincolnshire. Beloved wife of the late Robert James "Toots" Tootelian for 60 years; loving mother of Robert Jr. (Joan Leska) and Nancy (Jeff) Wagner; caring grandmother of Thomas and Joseph Sheehan and Michael and Edward Wagner; loved sister-in-law of Richard R. Tootelian; loved aunt of David Tootelian. Visitation Sunday 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. at Kolssak Funeral Home, 189 S Milwaukee Ave. (2 blocks South of Dundee), Wheeling and will continue Monday 9:30 a.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 950 W. Everett Rd., Lake Forest, IL followed by a 10:30 a.m. Life Celebration Mass. Private interment at Bohemian National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Benedictine Sisters of Chicago, 7430 N. Ridge Chicago, IL 60645, appreciated. For Funeral info 847.537.6600, www.funerals.pro or Facebook.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 21, 2014.

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Gary Katz

April 22, 2020

Just saw this death notice. My sincere condolences.
Gary Katz (from Indian Boundary Park day camp, in the '60s).

Joe King

February 25, 2014

My Sincere Condolences to the friends and family of Elayne. She was a sweet lady and very kind to me, she will be missed.

Russell Dashow

February 23, 2014

So sorry for your loss, Toots family. I remember your late father as my clarinet teacher in the late '40's!! I will never forget Mister Tootelian, and now his late widow who was there for him throughout his illustrious career as a musician. May the sound of music comfort the family at this time of loss.

February 21, 2014

Dear Nancy and family
My sincere sympathy for the loss of your Mom. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Mary Ann Shahabian Janigian

Carla Eldridge

February 21, 2014

Bob, Brian and I want you to know that I am here for you at this time of grieving

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Feb

23

Visitation

12:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Kolssak Funeral Home, Ltd.

189 South Milwaukee Avenue, Wheeling, IL 60090

Feb

24

Visitation

9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

St. Patrick Catholic Church

950 W. Everett Rd, Lake Forest, IL

Feb

24

Funeral Mass

10:30 a.m.

St. Patrick Catholic Church

950 W. Everett Rd, Lake Forest, IL

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Kolssak Funeral Home, Ltd.

189 South Milwaukee Avenue, Wheeling, IL 60090

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