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Elizabeth Wilson Obituary

Wilson, Elizabeth "Gerry"

Elizabeth "Gerry" Wilson, age 91, a resident of Frankfort, formerly of Roseland and South Holland, born and raised in Conception Harbour, Newfoundland, passed away surrounded by loved ones at her home on Wednesday, October 19, 2022. Loving wife of the late John Thomas Wilson; beloved mother of Jim (Mary Jo) Wilson, late Joe Wilson and Jack (Erin McNally) Wilson; dearest sister of Greg (Barb) Connors, Pat (Mary) Connors, Isabelle (Ed) Meaney, Joe Connors, the late Marie Hallifax and the late Dot Courtois; cherished grandmother of John Thomas Wilson, Terri (Caleb) Schafft and Beth (Roger Wilson III) Wilson. The family will receive friends at Kurtz Memorial Chapel, 65 Old Frankfort Way, Frankfort, IL 60423 on Tuesday, October 25, 2022, from 8:30 AM until 10:00 AM leaving for St. Anthony Catholic Church for a 10:30 AM Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will follow to Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood IL. In lieu of flowers memorial donations to Lightways Hospice would be appreciated. For information www.kurtzmemorialchapel.com<http://www.kurtzmemorialchapel.com> or 815-806-2225

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 23, 2022.

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Tammie Campbell

October 31, 2022

Liz, I miss you my friend. I miss your beautiful smile. When I would walk in the room it warmed my heart to see your smile. You will always have a special place in my heart. God Bless you my friend. Rest In Peace!
Love and Miss you Tammie

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