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Esther Grimillion Obituary

Grimillion, Esther (nee McAllister) Age 94 of South Holland, formerly of Chicago, IL, born Muskogee, OK, made her peaceful transition August 18, 2017 at Ingalls Memorial Hospital Hospice. Beloved wife of the late Wilbur; loving mother of Aretas (late Earl) Collymore; proud grandmother of Karyn Collymore-Chalmers and Kerri Collymore; devoted great-grandmother "nana" to Alexzandria Collymore-Chalmers; caring great-aunt of Carl (Connie) Daniels and Jerome Daniels; proud neighbor of Frank (late Jennett) Street. A gathering of remembrance will be held Sunday, September 17, 2017, 2:00 - 4:30 p.m. at St. Ailbe, Imani Room, 9012 S. Harper, Chicago. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Renaissance Adult Day Services (www.rads.org) would be appreciated.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 30, 2017.

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James and Patrice

September 17, 2017

We would like to extend our heart felt condolences to you and your family. James and I would also like to thank you for sharing Esther with us. Her kind and honest words of encouragement will live with us forever.

Gloria Searcey

September 9, 2017

My prayers I extend to your family I know you loved her however God loved her more. I send this light to reflect the beautiful light that displayed in Ms Esther spirit. I will miss our talks.

Z LaGrone

September 2, 2017

My sincere condolences to your family for the loss of your love one. Please know that God is near to give you the strength to endure during this difficult time and may the encouraging words at Hosea 13:14 help you to cope in the days ahead.

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