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Ellen Laechel Obituary
Ellen Mary Laechel, 80, of Streamwood, IL passed away surrounded by her family on Thursday, July 20, 2023. Ellen is the beloved wife of 56 years to Walter G. Laechel and the loving mother of Mark, Sharon, and Michael Laechel and dear sister of Kathleen Kowalewski. She was the daughter of the late Anthony and Ellen Kinahan of Ireland and was preceded in death by her three brothers, James, Jack and Anthony Kinahan. Ellen was a Chicago school teacher, a fine artist and a gourmet cook. She loved to travel, loved music, and spending time with her family. She celebrated St. Patrick's Day and enjoyed family celebrations. There will be a private memorial service for her family at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Parkinson's Foundation, 200 SE 1st Street, Suite 800, Miami, FL 33131.
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Jack and Sheila Galvin and Family, Scartaglen. Co. Kerry
August 2, 2023
Our deepest and heartfelt sympathy to Walter, Sharon, Mark and Michael on the very sad passing of Ellen. A wonderful lady, kind and gentle. We have very many happy memories of time spent in her company, both here in Kerry and in Chicago during our visits there. Ellen always cared well for her Irish cousins. We have no doubt but she is in the company of her dad and mom, Tony and Nell and her brothers Jim, Jack and Tony. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all and Kathy at this very sad time. May Ellen rest in eternal peace.
Gerard and Frances kinahan
July 28, 2023
Sincere sympathy to Walter, Mark. Sharon and Michael and sister Kathy on the sad passing of your beloved Ellen. Fond memories of her visit to Clara .May your memories sustain you all at this time of sorrow. May Ellen's gentle soul rest in peace.
Dan Galvin
July 28, 2023
My prayers at this time of loss are with all descendents of the Galvins from Scartaglen. I pray for the repose of the souls of all who have gone before us and for God's comfort and blessings for all who are still with us.
Margaret Daly
July 24, 2023
Walter, Mark, Sharon,Michael and Kathy.
It was with great saddness that we learned of the death of Ellen (RIP).Ellen was such a lovely person. Cherished memories of the Galvin sisters visiting Chicago in 1980 and the time we spent with you and also when your family visited Kerry in 1985 and spent time on the farm in Knockrour.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you all at this sad and difficult time. May Ellen's soul rest in eternal peace.
Tom and Eileen Mansfield
July 22, 2023
Deepest sympathy to Walter, Mark, Sharon and Michael on Ellen´s passing. Fond memories of such a lovely lady on her visits to Ireland and looking after the Irish cousins on visits to Chicago. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all and her sister Kathy and extended family. May Ellen rest in peace.
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