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Emily Halstead Obituary

Halstead, Emily Grace age 52, of Highland Park, loving wife of Todd P., devoted mother of Sarah and Susan, beloved daughter of John M. and Rosemary V. Grace, dear sister of Kathleen (Jon) Vanden Heuvel, John (Eve), and Tom (Betsy) Grace, loving aunt of Benjamin, Katie, and Jack, fond daughter-in-law of Jimi P. Halstead. Visitation Thursday, 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Haben Funeral Home & Crematory, 8057 Niles Center Rd., Skokie. Family and friends will meet for funeral Mass, Friday, 10:00 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Church, 1590 Green Bay Rd., Highland Park. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The American Cancer Society, 820 Davis St., Suite 400, Evanston, IL 60201. Funeral info 847-673-6111

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 5, 2009.

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Larry Apple

March 24, 2009

Todd,
My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Renee Rajfer

March 15, 2009

Dear Todd and Family,
I have so many wonderful memories of all the happy times we shared all together when we worked at the highland park Gap. I always felt you were very special people and i will treasure the memories forever. I was so sad to learn about your loss yesterday and I am grateful i had the opportunity to know Emily and the family. may god bless you

March 14, 2009

Todd--

So sorry to hear of your loss.

Mike Bates, Theta Chi '79

Jill Hurwitz

March 11, 2009

We are so saddened to learn of your loss, which is shared by all of us who knew Emily. Her legacy: her lovely, talented daughters, are a tribute to her creative and loving nature.

Ellen Robinson

March 7, 2009

Dear Todd, Susan and Sarah,
This news is heartbreaking. One of the best things about teaching at Stratford was the opportunity to know Emily. She was warm and funny and over the years I was always happy to see her smiling face. Larry joins me in sending our deepest sympathies to all of you.

Greg & Tamby Allman

March 6, 2009

Todd, Sarah and Susan,

You have our deepest sympathies in this difficult time.
Emily was much loved by all of us who were privileged to know her. We share in your grief and know that we have an angel smiling over us. Emily will be deeply missed.

KAREN lieb

March 6, 2009

Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Karen Lieb RN
Highland Park Hospital

The Gechter Family

March 6, 2009

Todd, Sarah, & Susan,
We were so sorry to hear about Emily. She was a wonderful mother & friend. We wish we were there to give you all a big hug. Please know that you are all in our thoughts.
-Susan, Joel, Andrew, & Lily Gechter

Becky Mills

March 5, 2009

Todd- I was saddened to hear about the death of your young wife. I wish the best for you and your girls in this very difficult time.
Becky Klem Mills (former Allstate colleague)

Alana Madon Scifert

March 5, 2009

Dear Sarah and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Your mother was such a wonderful lady. I will always remember how wonderful she was during my first years of teaching Orchestra at Elm Place School. I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers.

Sincerely,
Alana Madon Scifert

Chris Durlak

March 5, 2009

Dear Todd and Family,
My condolences to you and yours for the loss of a lovely and spirited person whom I had the pleasure of working with at Stratford School. My fond memories of Emily include much laughter and joy which always erupted when she was around.

Nancy Czajka

March 5, 2009

Dear Todd and family,
I was so sorry to hear about Emily. My deepest sympathy, you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Diane Pawelek

March 5, 2009

I am so sad to hear that such a sweet, smiling, girl I knew has gone. I remember when we met as she began her teaching at Stratford. I have tears,... but fun, fond memories will remain in my heart.

Judy Garrity

March 5, 2009

Dearest Todd,Sarah, and Susan,
I can't begin to express how sorry I am for you loss. Just know she was best women I've ever met and worked with. Cherish the memories you have as I will.

Patti McElroy McCarty

March 5, 2009

I went to Regina with Emily. I remember her beautiful smile. Please know that Emily and her family are in my prayers. God bless you all.

Jack Schufreider

March 5, 2009

Todd,

I am so sorry to hear about Emily. I cannot express the sorrow I feel for the loss of one of my best friends from long ago. Nothing I can say will help with the loss you and your girls feel, but know that I and my family will pray for you and them. Emily will need no prayers. She was destined for heaven from Day One.

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