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Eleanor Colbert Obituary

Colbert, Eleanor Q. Beloved wife of the late Charles F. Colbert, Ret. Lt. Oak Lawn, P.D. Loving mother of Stephen (Sandra), James Colbert and Melissa (Gerald) Smith. Proud grandmother of 6 and great grandmother of 8. Dearest sister of Anita West and the late Neil Quinn and Nina Carroll. Funeral Wednesday 8:45 a.m. from Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, 4727 W. 103rd St., Oak Lawn to St. Germaine Church. Mass 9:30 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday 3:00 - 9:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations to Ingalls Hospice, 1 Ingalls Dr., Wyman Gordon Pavilion, Harvey, IL 60426-9945 would be appreciated. Info 708-636-1193 or www.blakelamboaklawn.com.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 23, 2012.
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Just learned about your mothers passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Dee Smithberg and the Barrett family.

January 30, 2012

Just learned of your mothers passing, please accept my deepest symphathies. Your parents were good friends to me many years ago, in fact your father was my mentor when I joined the police dept. and I have fond memories of both of them.

Donald Idzik

January 27, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Joan Stenson and Family

January 25, 2012

She was a dear sweet aunt to me and my family and so terribly sorry for the loss. I know her children will miss her terribly and must hold onto the precious memories. May God continue to give them strength during these sorrowful times. Your niece/cousin, Susan Quinn Payne

Susan Quinn-Payne

January 24, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Mary Roff

January 24, 2012

She was the light of our family. We are sad about her passing but know we will see her again. May she rest with the angels and watch over all of us. We love you Grandma.

Troy, Lynn and Ben

Troy, Lynn & Ben

January 24, 2012

Dear Colbert Family,
Sorry for the loss of your mother. She was a dear friend to our Mom for a lot of years. God Bless you all at this difficult time.
The Schimanski Family

Laura Schimanski-Pacetti

January 24, 2012

JIM AND FAMILY;
WE WERE SO VERY SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR GREAT LOSS. PLEASE KNOW THAT OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR ENTIRE FAMILY.

VINCE & KIM NOBILE

January 24, 2012

Dearest Missy, Jimmy and Steve I am so sorry about the loss of your mother. She was a wonderful lady! While I grew up in Texas far away from Aunt Eleanor I enjoyed and still have her letters that she wrote to me. I also grew up hearing wonderful stories told by my mom of holidays, your moms recipes, and how much my mom loved her. Please know that I am praying for her and you all. Love your Cousin, Elizabeth

Elizabeth Stern

January 23, 2012

Jim, Our thoughts are with you and we're so very sorry for your loss.
Ray and Mary Winton

Ray Winton

January 23, 2012

Eleanor Q. Colbert, was our neighbor, a neighbor of my son and myself, she always was positive and had a smile for us. We are going to miss her. May she be resting in peace with the Lord. Sincere sympathy to her family and friends. Neighbors from Crestline. D & E.

Delia Zuniga

January 23, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with the Colbert Families. I will always cherish my fond memories of Aunt Eleanore. May she rest in peace. God Bless.
Love, Mary Kay

January 23, 2012

Missy, Jim, Steve......I am so saddened by your Mother's death. The last couple years was so hard for all of you. We chatted once a week during that time and those chats will be in my memory forever. We shared the apartment at 1005 S. Sixth during the war when Chuck and Dale were in service.. We shared so many things, then and through the following years, always keeping touch. We will all miss her so much but know she is at PEACE. She had such faith and we know she is in a better place. You are all in my THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS, LOVE Mary Ellis

MARY ELLIS

January 23, 2012

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Richard & Faith Vojtanek

January 22, 2012

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

Joy Tharp

January 22, 2012

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