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Elizabeth Durkin Obituary

Durkin, Elizabeth "Liz" A. (nee Toma), devoted wife of the late Thomas D., dearest mother of Thomas J. (JoAnn), Brian (Patti), Glenn (Cindy), Lisa, and Christina Durkin Smith, proud grandmother of 11 and great-grandmother of two, fond sister of Patricia (Philip) Soule, dear aunt of many. Visitation Friday, 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Saturday, 9:15 a.m., from Edgar Funeral Home (D.F. Curley Sons Directors) 10900 S. Cicero Ave., Oak Lawn, to Queen of Martyrs Church. Mass 10 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to a charity of your choice. For funeral info: 773-776-2700.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 12, 2008.

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December 31, 2008

We will all miss her, but will always remember the memories...they were all good and I'm sure mom is looking down and smiling also for all she was able to realize and enjoy as we did with her!
Happy New Year Mom !!!

Patti Blattner

December 24, 2008

We were all so very sorry to hear the sad news. Liz touched so many with her warmth and love. Her strength will continue to inspire me. She will be truely missed. We will keep all of you in our hearts and prayers.

Karen Maca

December 15, 2008

I was so saddened to hear about your mother, she fought long and hard. She was a wonderful person and raised wonderful children. I am so sorry that I wasn't able to make it to the service, I had to work that day. The whole day I was thinking about her and that family, the whole family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Karen - 2ICU RN

Lauri Smith

December 13, 2008

To the Durkin Family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Liz was, by far, one of the most wonderful people I have ever known in my life. She will surely be missed by many...

With much love,
Lauri Smith

Kristyn

December 12, 2008

I am so sorry for the loss of such a great person. She fought a long and hard battle. My heart breaks for the entire family. The few times I met Liz, she was full of kindness and sweetness. She has such a great family.

Ryan Hyland

December 12, 2008

I was very sad to hear this news, especially after she had fought so hard for so long. While I never met her personally I know some of her children and grandchildren. There is a love that runs though them all that can only be tought by love. My thoughts and prayers are with the enitire Durkin family.

with love,

Lisa Schlusemann

December 12, 2008

i am so very sorry for the great loss
to the Durkin family. Liz was a very loved and admired beautiful lady. she will always be remembered as the matriarch of her family. she was the family and everyone that has known her will have a special place in their heart for her.

Robin Palaszynski

December 12, 2008

Lisa, Kyle and Drew, we are all so saddened for your loss. We had only found out yesterday and we were all taken by surprise. Lisa, your mom was a wonderful lady, very kind, happy, sweet and good hearted. Daughters are always close to their moms but I know you and your mom had a truly exceptional relationship. Kyle and
Drew, you both are wonderful, kind boys and I am sure you know how proud your grandma was of you. You boys take good care of your mom like you always do, she really needs you now.
Love Robin, Wayne and little Wayne

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