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Eleanor McGovern Obituary

McGovern, Eleanor L. (nee Sanche), age 77, wife of the late Joseph M., beloved mother of Margaret, Joseph, Mary, Celeste (Rick) Slamecka, Jerome (Rachel), Richard, David and Rev. Michael McGovern, loving daughter of the late Arnold and Marie Sanche, dear sister of Jeanne (Herb) Wagner and Mary (the late George) LeKander. Visitation Wednesday, 2 to 9 p.m. Funeral Thursday, 10:30 a.m., from the Brady-Gill Funeral Home, (Heeney-Laughlin Directors), 2929 W. 87th St., Evergreen Park, to Christ the King Church. Mass 11 a.m. Interment Mt. Olivet. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Catholic Charities (Maternity Fund) Dept. 1623, Box N., Chicago, IL, 60690-3990, appreciated. 708-636-5500

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 1, 2005.

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Rev. Daniel Brandt

March 6, 2005

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the people of St. William Parish and me personally. May you experience Christ's healing presence during this difficult time.

John Foy

March 2, 2005

Dear Joe,

My deepest sympathy. The lost of a Mother is a very deep pain. I know your pain, for the loss of my Mother two years ago is still with me.

God be with you.

Sincerely,

John Foy

A.O.H.

Anthony "Andy" Cullerton

March 2, 2005

I'm very sorry for you're loss

Carol Cunningham

March 2, 2005

March 2, 2005



I have great memories of Eleanor when we were raising our children and the two of us partnered in teaching the Junior Great Books at Christ the King.



She was a wonderful mother as is evidenced by her family and was an example of patience in later years when her health began to decline.



Our prayers and sympathies are with all of you.

Carol Cunningham

March 2, 2005

I have great memories of Eleanor when we were raising our children and the two of us partnered in teaching the Junior Great Books at Christ the King.



She was a wonderful mother as is evidenced by her family and was an example of patience in later years when her health began to decline.



Our prayers and sympathies are with all of you.

TOM MCCARTHY

March 1, 2005

ELEANOR, MY NEXT-DOOR NEIGHBOR FOR MANY YEARS, WAS ONE OF THE KINDEST AND NICEST HUMAN BEINGS I HAVE EVER MET. SHE WAS AN OUTSTANDING MOTHER TO HER DEVOTED CHILDREN.

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