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Frances Sullivan Obituary

Sullivan, Frances P. (nee O'Brien); beloved wife of John "Frank"; dearest mother of Maureen (Dan) Baldwin, Joanie (John) Murphy, John (Heather) Eileen (Mike) Erenberg and Sheila (Brian) Tierney; loving grandmother of 12; dear sister of Maureen (the late Ed) Bunce, Angela (Len) Louis, Jo (Michael) Honan, Eileen, Theresa (the late Eric) Earey, Tommy (Nora), Carmel Taulbee, Vera (the late Malachy) and the late John (Mary Jo); fond aunt of many. Funeral Thursday 10:00 AM from Gibbons Family Funeral Home 5917 W. Irving Park RD. ( 1/2 Block East of Austin) to Queen of All Saints Basilica. Mass 11:00 AM. Interment All Saints Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday 3-9 PM. Native of Bushfield, Charlestown, Co. Mayo, Ireland. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Team Luke's Skywalkers C/O Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Greater Illinois Chapter 150 North Michigan Ave Suite 400 Chicago, IL 60601. For info 773-777-3944 or www.gibbonsfamilyfuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 29, 2011.

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jackie hosek

April 10, 2011

Death leaves a heartache no one can heal.Love leaves a memory no one can steal. Joanie I just heard today of your mothers passing. My prayers are with you and your entire family. Love, Jackie Hosek

April 6, 2011

Dear Joanie, Frank, Sheila, Maureen, John and Eileen (and extended family). I am so sorry for your loss. What you are going through is something that I can not imagine and I want you to know that my heart goes out to you. I was always impressed with your family's warmth and the kind spirit of all of Fran and Frank's children. Your Mom did a wonderful job raising a generous and loving family and I am thankful that I am a recipient of her good work and was lucky enough to meet Joanie.It is nice to have good role models, so I thankful that I can pass down what I have learned from your family to my chidren. Love Always, Tracy Swayne-Koco

April 4, 2011

Dear Frank and Family, I will always think of Fran's quick wit and smile and I will smile. All of the gang at High Point will too.
~ Wallace Graham, Boynton Beach, FL

Peter Nasios

April 1, 2011

Eileen I'm so so sorry for your family's loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Traci and Matt Krampert

April 1, 2011

Dear Sheila and Family - our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. So sorry for your loss.

Julie Balentine

March 31, 2011

Dear John, Heather and Sullivan Family, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with you all. May peace and comfort be with you during the days and weeks to come. Know that your Mom is where we ultimately hope to arrive one day ...within God's presence.
Julie and Mike Balentine

March 31, 2011

Dear Shelia and Family, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Shelia, I have so many memories of your mom growing up, I can just picture her sitting in your kitchen chewing on those cloves, always smiling with the warmest heart, it was contagious. I am so sorry Sul.
Cathy Kozak & Family

March 31, 2011

Dear Sullivan and O'Brien families:
We are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time, for healing and guidance. Debbie Taulbee and Family

Mike and Pat Smith

March 31, 2011

Dear Frank and family,

We were so saddened to hear of Fran's passing. She was a wonderful woman. Please accept our deepest sympathy and know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Jen, shaun, arabella, and dillon Carlson

March 31, 2011

Uncle Frank, i'm so sorry for your loss. at least we know auntie francie is in a better place and is more comfortable now. I so wish I could be there with you all today. I love you and auntie francie very much.

Bill & Ann Tierney

March 31, 2011

Dear Frank & family,
Our deepest sympathy & love to everyone.
May the happy memories you all shared be of comfort in the coming days.
Bill & Ann Tierney

SHANA ROBINSON

March 31, 2011

John, Heather, and the Sullivan Family. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you for your loss. Love & Peace. The Robinson's

Kathleen King

March 30, 2011

Dear Frank,

So sorry to hear about the death of Frances. May she rest in peace. My sincere sympathy to you and all your family.

March 30, 2011

heartfelt sympathy to the Sullivan family from the Kelly family Carn Charlestown co, mayo Ireland.

Mary Weber

March 30, 2011

Dear Tom, May the light of this candle light the way to your sisters ascent to heaven. God Bless you and your family.

Sheila Murphy

March 30, 2011

To all the Sullivans,thoughts and prayers are with you. Fran will missed by all that kew her and her love will be with you always.

Marie and Joe Delrose

March 30, 2011

Dear Frank and all the extended clan, deepest sympathy on the passing of Fran. She was a remarkable woman and we were proud to know her as a relative and a friend. She will live in the hearts she left behind.

Lisa Woodman

March 30, 2011

Dear John and Family,

I would like to extend my deepest sympathies to you and your family for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Lisa (Stahr) Woodman and Family

Amy Trau

March 29, 2011

The entire Sullivan family is in our thoughts and prayers. May God give you comfort and guidance as you grieve your loved one. Uncle Mike and Aunt Amy (Heather's Aunt and Uncle)

March 29, 2011

The entire Sullivan Family is in our thoughts and prayers. We are so sorry for your loss. May God bring you comfort and guidance as you grieve your loved one. Uncle Mike and Aunt Amy Trau (Heather's Aunt and Uncle)

Johnny & Marilyn Fitzmaurice

March 29, 2011

With our deepest sympathy.

Katie Murphy

March 29, 2011

Dear Frank, Maureen, Joanie, John, Eileen,and Shelia
We will miss your mom and her sense of humor, quick laugh and spare head of lettuce! Our prayers fo out to you all. Pat, Katie, Nellie and Jake

John Lorenty

March 29, 2011

John and Heather,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

W Wyman

March 29, 2011

Dear Sheila,Brian,Moira and family...so sorry for your loss-you all are in our thoughts and prayers. Luv, the Wymans

Roxane Calvert

March 29, 2011

Joanie and Family,
May loving memories carry you through this sorrowful time. My deepest sympathies to you and your family.

KEVIN BURKE &FAMILY

March 29, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

CHICAGO READ M.H.C. ENGINEERING DEPT.

March 29, 2011

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Rosann & Roger Wilson

March 29, 2011

Dearest Sullivan Family,
Please except our deepest condolences, we know your hearts are broken. Fran will be missed by so many. May God fill you with wonderful memories to last a life time. One of our greatest times was our first gathering with the Sullivan Family at Thanksgiving. The food was wonderful the conversation was intertaining but the feeling of being welcomed is still felt.
So sorry that we can not be with you at this time but our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
God Bless

Susan Stahr

March 29, 2011

Dear John, Heather and the entire Sullivan Family,
Please accept our deepest sympathy on the sudden passing of your mom, wife and loved one. May God fill you all with peace and comfort at this time and in the days ahead.
Paul and Susan Stahr

Toni Beckman

March 29, 2011

We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Deepest sympathies. The Beckman family (Heather's cousins)

March 29, 2011

3/29/11
Dear Frank & Family,
I am sorry to hear of Franie's passing. I have a lot of nice memories of her, you Frank, and your family.
She was a sweet lady.
The girls were special, as were you and Franie.
I remember going to Charlestown to see her Mom years ago with my husband Kevin.
Sorry for your sadness and loss. May God comfort you all at this time of grief. I will remember you all in my prayers.
Love and prayers.
From the Barry Family in Westchester.
(Mary, Mike, Kevin & John.)
Mary Barry, Westchester.

Dodie Fisher

March 29, 2011

John, Heather and the entire Sullivan family. Just wanted you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. May God provide you peace and comfort and may you know that your mom is at peace and is smiling down upon all of you. All our love and prayers, John and Dodie Fisher and family. (Heather's Uncle John and Aunt Dodie from Washington, IL.)

Debbie Trau

March 29, 2011

Your are all in our thoughts and prayers at your time of great loss. May God grant each of you peace, comfort and his healing love. With loving thoughts and prayers, Tom, Debbie, Jen, Kate, TJ and Drew Trau (Heather's relatives)

Bill Brinkman

March 29, 2011

I would like to send my condolances to the Family , A strong and great lady I had the chance to talk to over the years. She loved her fanily very,very much and many their are to all a great loss.

Jean Cavanaugh

March 29, 2011

Dear Sullivan family,

I was sorry to hear about Fran's passing. She was a wonderful woman and will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time and always.

Jean (Gallagher) Cavanaugh

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