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Ellen L. Bearden

1926 - 2013

BORN

1926

DIED

2013

FUNERAL HOME

Oehler Funeral Home - Des Plaines

2099 Miner Street

Des Plaines, Illinois

Ellen Bearden Obituary

Bearden, Ellen L. (nee Lee) 87, of Des Plaines. Beloved wife of the late James; dear sister of Emmett (Marilyn) Lee, the late Mary (late Peter) Thornton, late Anna (Nicholas) Anderson, late John (late Barbara) Lee, and the late Barbara (Nicholas) Pagano; cherished aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday 3-8 pm at the Oehler Funeral Home, 2099 Miner St. (Northwest Hwy./ Rt. 14 at Rand Rd.) Des Plaines 60016. Funeral Saturday 9:15am from chapel to St. Mary Church, 794 Pearson St., Des Plaines: Mass 10 am. Interment Private. For further information and directions call (847)824-5155 or www.oehlerfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 3, 2013.

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November 11, 2013

Appell Dental Group will miss both Ellen and Barbara. Such lovely ladies!!

October 4, 2013

Dear Bearden family , my sincere condolence to all of you ,may your hearts soon be filled with cherished memories , as you remember the life you shared together . may God comfort all of you .

October 4, 2013

Dear Bearden Family,
I am so very sorry for your loss and wanted to extend my condolences to you. I wanted you to find comfort in knowing that God is near when our hearts are broken. He will heal your pain. Please cherish your good memories of your loved one, as this will help you get through your daily life.

Sincerely, DEE

EILEEN O'DONNELL

October 4, 2013

Ellen was my Dad's first cousin and absolutely the STRONGEST, MOST COURAGEOUS AND GRACIOUS WOMAN that I have have ever known!

She survived and surpassed so many obstacles in her life with dignity and grace! She was kind and thoughtful even when she was suffering. I could not even stand in her shadow.

Her birthday was last week. I was out of town and didn't call her. I have been thinking so much about her and then found out that she passed away. I could not stop crying! I am so sorry to have missed that opportunity.

I am just hoping that she realized how many lives she touched and how much she meant to everyone.

ELLEN, I LOVE YOU WITH ALL OF MY HEART!

Say "Hi" to your Jim and have cocktails with he and my Dad. My dad also adored and looked up to you.

GODSPEED. XOXOXO

EILEEN O'DONNELL

October 4, 2013

Dear Emmett and Marilyn

Le comhbhron o chro

Marlene & Jerry Bader

October 4, 2013

My deepest sympathy to the family of Ellen. May you find peace in God who gives comfort to all the mourning ones.

Rick and Gayla Janicek

October 3, 2013

Our Sympathy to Ellen's family.

October 3, 2013

To the family of Ellen Bearden may God give you comfort and peace by means of prayer - Philippians 4:6,7. My deepest sympathy

Sandra

October 3, 2013

May the God of all comfort be with you and your family.

October 3, 2013

May the God of all comfort, comfort you and your family during your time of loss.

Nancy Miles

October 3, 2013

Ellen was such an inspiration to all who knew her. Through the darkest days, there was always her smile!! I was blessed to call her friend!

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Memorial Events
for Ellen Bearden

Oct

4

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Oehler Funeral Home - Des Plaines

2099 Miner Street, Des Plaines, IL 60016-4611

Oct

5

Funeral

9:15 a.m.

Oehler Funeral Home - Des Plaines

2099 Miner Street, Des Plaines, IL 60016-4611

Oct

5

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Mary Church

794 Pearson St., Des Plaines, IL

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Oehler Funeral Home - Des Plaines

2099 Miner Street, Des Plaines, IL 60016-4611

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