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Ellen Garvey Obituary

Garvey, Ellen M. (nee Braasch), 62, 35 year resident of Park Ridge, beloved wife of Dr. John J. Garvey Sr., for 40 years, loving mother of John, Jr. (Janet), Thomas, Ellen and Sara (Chris) Nagy, dear grandmother of Patrick and Margaret Garvey, beloved sister of Mary Gin (the late Robert) Harrington, William (Suzanne) Braasch, Robert (Virginia) Braasch, Kathryn (Robert) Major and Joanne (Kerry) Collins, beloved daughter of the late William and Virginia Sweeney Braasch, fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday, 2 to 9 p.m. Funeral Monday, 8:30 a.m. from Donnellan Family Funeral Home, 10045 Skokie Blvd. at Old Orchard Rd., Skokie, to St. Paul of the Cross Church, 320 S. Washington St., Park Ridge, mass 9:30 a.m. Interment All Saints Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Maryhaven, 1700 E. Lake Ave., Glenview, Il, 60025. Funeral Info., 847-675-1990. Sign Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Jan. 18 to Jan. 20, 2002.

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Mary Lu and Ted Sweeney

January 24, 2019

Ellen, dear Ellen, Ted and I miss you very much. You were such a darling and instrumental in our marrying. God bless your should and may we someday see you in Heaven. We love you.

Jim Quinn Family

January 20, 2002

We are saddened to hear of Ellen's death.Please know that the Garvey and Braasch Families are in our thoughts and prayers.

Having known the Braasch family from thier days in Sauganash,we have always had a respect and fondness for all of them.We are thinking of you.

Take Care Jim Quinn

Dan Walton

January 18, 2002

Dr. Garvey,

It sadened me deeply when I read what happened. My familys thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

If there's anything I can do, please don't hesitate to ask.

Foreman High School Staff:

Dan Walton

Carol Bracewell

January 18, 2002

So very saddened to hear of Ellen's death. Ellen was so very sweet and so nice. Our thoughts and prayers to the Garvey Family. Sincerely, Carol and Jim Bracewell

Mary Lu and Ted Sweeney

January 18, 2002

Ted and I want to express not only our sympathy to Joe and family , but our love that we shared for Ellen. She was a great gal and at the top of our list for favorite cousins. We owe the progress of our romance to Ellen and Joe and really feel a deep lose. Ellen was special, a pleasure to be around. Her suffrring is over and her strong belief in God is now her reward in Heaven. May God hold you in the palm of His hand, dear Ellen , until we meet again. We will miss you always.Love, Ted and Mary Lu Sweeney

Jo & John Eckholm Murphy

January 18, 2002

Deepest Sympathies.

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