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Ethel Fenn Obituary

Fenn, Ethel Mae (nee Mollenkopf) Founder and owner of Fenn Landscaping for over 50 years along with her husband William. Beloved wife of the late William J. Fenn; dearest mother of Judith (Karoly) Mengyan, Jill (Robert) Shutay and Erika (John) Joyce; grandmother of Tamara (Brian) Ezell, Tatum (John) Bartlet, Caina (Tim) Kissane, Tahnee, Karoly Jr. (Aleksandra), Renee (Rich) Ebert, Jeanette (Chad) Lube and Bridget Joyce; great-grandmother of Alexa, Alyssa, Damian, Lola, Sage, Kaleb, Jonah, Julian, Lucas, Brett, Zach, Chase, and Brendon. Special thank you to her housing caretaker Jadzia, Valarie, Barbara and Palos Hospice. Visitation Monday 3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at The Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home, 9000 W. 151st Street, Orland Park, IL. Funeral Tuesday lying in state 10:00 a.m. until time of service 11:00 a.m. at Christ Lutheran Church, 14700 S. 94th Avenue, Orland Park, IL. Entombment Christ Lutheran Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38101 or Susan G. Komen Cure, 8765 W. Higgins Rd., Suite 401, Chicago, IL 60631 would be appreciated. www.sheehyfh.com 708-857-7878

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 15, 2013.

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January 5, 2014

Our condolences to the Fenn family. Ethel was an exceptional designer and businesswoman and we were very grateful to have worked with her for our landscapes and as well as of servicing her in our business....The Comfort Shop.
Dave & Gloria Roberts

Al Beaudreau

December 17, 2013

Jill, my condolences to you and your family. Your mom was a very special lady and her strong will and determination exemplified her great character. We cherish our home's beautiful landscaping that epitomizes her attention to detail and creative application of living design. Her life lives on in the beauty of Fenn Landscaping designs throughout the area and in the memories of those that she touched.

December 16, 2013

Hi Jill,
Laurie and I are very sad to hear about your mom. She was a very special person. She knew how to get things done in a mans world. Now she can be with her love, Bill. She will make heaven a greener place to be.
Laurie and Phil

December 15, 2013

We were so sorry to hear of Ethels death.
she was a great women..
And a great business women.
we will miss her.
Jack and Cheryl Bulger

Donna Brown

December 12, 2013

My deepest sympathy to the family. I have the greatest respect for Ethel. May she rest in piece.

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3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home

9000 West 151st St, Orland Park, IL 60462

Dec

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Lying in State

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Christ Lutheran Church

14700 S. 94th Avenue, Orland Park, IL

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Christ Lutheran Church

14700 S. 94th Avenue, Orland Park, IL

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Christ Lutheran Cemetery

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9000 West 151st St, Orland Park, IL 60462

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