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Eleanor Grasselle Obituary

Grasselle, Eleanor M. (nee Schang), dearly beloved wife of Gregory, loving mother of Mary Frances, Marilyn and the late Rose Patricia Grace and Rebecca Ruth, beloved daughter of the late Walter and Pauline Schang, dear sister of Virginia, George, Elaine, Patricia and the late Eli, fond friend of Beverly, dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Memorial service Saturday, 12 noon, at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge. Interment private. Visitation Saturday, 10 a.m., until time of service. 708-456- 8300 or www.legacy.com Sign Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Sep. 19 to Sep. 21, 2001.

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Gina Purgatorio Battista

December 31, 2021

I am Marilyn's daughter. If anyone receives this message, Please reach out. I would be interested to learn of this "loving mother's " only surviving daughter, Mary Frances. Thank you.

Alexander Janas

October 9, 2001

Dear Uncle Greg, My heart is with you in this time of mourning. I know that Aunt Eleanor is still with you and will continue to be so until you see her again. She was a very loving person and she will be missed by all. Sincerly Alexander Janas

pamela lindsey

September 24, 2001

uncle greg,



we are so sorry for your loss. our family has always looked upon your marriage in awe. the love you two shared was stronger than any i've ever witnessed. you both were so lucky to have shared that kind of love. our thoughts and prayers are with you.

love you,

pamela,stan,lucas, and noah

JoJo Venice

September 23, 2001

Dear Greg, I am deeply saddened by the lost of your precious wife. Keep in your memory all the happiness and all the love she had given you for the 32 years of your marriage. She is now in heaven and she would not want you to be so sad. You where blessed to have had someone so special in your life. I know you feel empty inside, but now you have an angel to watch over you and now she is no longer in any pain. Eleanor may no longer be with you physically but her spirit lives on eternally. Take care my prayers are with you.

JOSEPH WEBER

September 21, 2001

DREA GREG,

MY HEARTFELT SYMPATHY IS WITH YOU DURING THIS MOST DIFFICULT TIME. THE LOVE YOU AND ELEANOR SHARED WILL ALWAYS BE AN INSPIRATION FOR ME. I'M ONLY SORRY THAT THE MILES WE LIVE AWAY FROM YOU PREVENTS ME FROM BEING WITH YOU IN CHICAGO RIGHT NOW. GOD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU STRONG, I KNOW GOD HAS BLESSED ELEANOR.

LOVE AND PRAYERS,

JOE AND CYNDI WEBER

Patricia Maxwell

September 21, 2001

Uncle Greg;



I know that the loss you are feeling is vast. I hope that you can find comfort in knowing that the love shared between you and Aunty Eleanor was indeed rare. Your marriage was an exquisite example of how love and devotion should look. My thoughts are prayers are with you. Patti

John Schang

September 20, 2001

Greg:

Kay and I send our deepest condolences to you on the death of my beloved sister. We share your grief. May God be with you and comfort you.

John and Kay

Michael and Jennifer Kolowski

September 20, 2001

Greg,

Mike and I send our deepest condolences. May the wonderful memories of Eleanor continue to light up your life. We have had and will continue to have you and Eleanor in our thoughts and prayers.

Mike and Jenny

Greg Grasselle

September 20, 2001

Eleanor has been the light of my life for thirty two years. My Love for her burns as bright now as it first did so many years ago.

The Staff of Cumberland Chapels

September 19, 2001

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