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Elinore Schwind Obituary
Schwind, Elinore M. (nee Gleason), 91, of Chicago, January 2, 2009, beloved wife of the only man she ever loved, the late William F. Schwind Sr., loving mother, best friend and confidant to her daughters Patricia (William) Taylor, Mary Elizabeth (Kevin, CPD) Brown, Kathleen Schwind, Sons, William F. Jr. (Barbara), Robert CPD ret, (Ana Luisa), Richard (Barbara), and James (Jacqueline) Schwind. Granny/Gran and friend to 16, Great-Granny to eight, best treat giver to the "four legged fleabag" Chloe, great niece, cousin, sister-in-law, aunt, and good neighbor of many, preceded in death by parents, Edward and Elsie (nee Hetzel) Gleason, brothers Edward and Robert Gleason. Visitation Wednesday, 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Drake & Son Funeral Home, 5303 N. Western Avenue, Chicago. Funeral Thursday, 9:15 a.m., from funeral home to St. Jerome Church, 1709 W. Lunt Avenue, Chicago, Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Mercy Home for Boys and Girls, Attention Father Scott Donahue, 1140 W. Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL. 60607-2906, would be greatly appreciated. 773-561-6874
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Steven Schroeder
January 9, 2009
Im very sorry I was not there my prayers go out to the all of you . Im sure Elinore is resting in peace and happiness . May God Bless all of you
laura nunn
January 8, 2009
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
Bob Trumbo
January 8, 2009
Bob, my condolences to you & yours
John Corrigan
January 6, 2009
I would like to extend my deepest condolences to the entire Schwind family during this time of loss. Rick, you are in my prayers. Your mother is indeed in a better place. Now she can look down on us and share her grace. God bless all.
Bill Streff Jr.
January 6, 2009
To all of the Schwinds I have had a pleasure to grow up with-From Touhy Ave. to Estes, from Sherwin Park to the Lakefront. The memories of your Mom's energy and kindness at Jeromes, especially with the Teen Club and our antics. From our Family to Yours, our sympathies and LOVE. Bill & Cindy Streff and the Streff Family.
Bill Streff
January 6, 2009
To all of the Schwinds I have had a pleasure to grow up with- From Touhy to Estes, from Sherwin Park to the Lakefront. The memories of Jeromes, and how hard your Mom worked with us especially -The TEEN CLUB- Our sincere sympathies and Love- Bill & Cindy Streff, and the whole Streff Family.
Jen & Dan Nikolic
January 6, 2009
Very Sorry for your loss. She is in a better place now, and one day, may we all be able to be with her again.
God Bless, and we will keep all of the Schwind family in our prayers.
Fr. Thomas Nangle, CPD Chaplain
January 6, 2009
Bob and family, I am sorry to learn of the end of your Mom's life. She and your Dad enriched the earth with the family they created. We will thank God for her long life at the Police Mass on Sunday, and we'll remember your family as you try to adjust to life without her now.
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