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Geraldine Clair Obituary

Clair, Geraldine (nee Creighton), wife of the late William P., loving mother of Sheila and Fr. Jack, sister of the late Thomas (Francine) Creighton, sister-in- law of the late Rev. John Clair, the late Margaret (the late Emmett) Cowhey, the late Ceil (the late Bernie) McCabe, the late Joseph (Loretta) Clair, aunt, great-aunt and cousin to many. Funeral Friday, 9:30 a.m., from Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, 6150 N. Cicero Ave., to St. Mary of the Woods Church for Mass at 10 a.m. Interment All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Misericordia Home, 6300 N. Ridge, Chicago, IL 60660 would be appreciated. Visitation Thursday, 3 to 9 p.m. 773-736-3833. Visit Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Mar. 25 to Mar. 27, 2003.

Memories and Condolences
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Dan Harrington

April 2, 2003

Dear Father Jack,

On behalf of the entire Harrington family, I wish to extend our deep sadness for the loss of your mother. Please know how much you and the Misericordia family helped us through the recent losses of my dad and uncles. I hope this message may act as a small thank you and let you know that you and yours are in our thoughts and prayers. May dad is sharing his jokes with your mom in heaven.

Love,

The Harrington Clan

Steve,Sue,Kevin,Craig,Andrew Quinn

March 27, 2003

Jack,

Sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. You and she are in our thoughts and prayers.

Cindy Kamradt

March 27, 2003

Jack,



My thoughts and prayers are with you. Much love, Cindy

Michael T. O'Shea

March 27, 2003

Dear Jack and Sheila-

Our sincere apologies at the loss of your mother. Christmas Eve and family functions will never be the same! Her cards and gifts for Griffin and Genevieve, in recent years, were always much appreciated. We loved her!

With much sorrow,

Michael and Jeannie O'Shea

Jack Clair

March 27, 2003

Dear Family and Friends,



Thanks so much for your messages. We really appreciate them. God Bless you all!



Jack and Sheila

Thomas & Elizabeth Murphy

March 27, 2003

Dear Jack & Sheila,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

We'll always remember your mother.

She'll be missed.

Best wishes

Thomas & Elizabeth

Murphy.

Kevin Ball

March 27, 2003

Dear Jack and Sheila,

I'll always remember Jerry at all of the Thanksgiving and Christmas days.

Love,

Kevin

Carol & Jim McCabe

March 26, 2003

Dear Aunt Gerry, we'll always have very fine memories of driving up from the south side to be with you & your beloved family. We love you for ever.

Your nephew Jim & wife Carol

The Kiley Clan

March 26, 2003

Jack and Sheila,

Our hearts are with you. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers as we lift you mom up to the Lord.



Jamie, Paul, Clete , Terry, Kate, Jerry, Tricia, Bill, Jack and Kara

and families

Robert Cowhey

March 26, 2003

Dear Aunt Gerry, Shelia & Jack,



Sally and I, along with our entire

family, extend our sincere condolences. Our prayers are with

Shelia & Jack to deal with their

loss.



We will miss you very much.



Your loving nephew,



Bob

Don Kaminski

March 26, 2003

We will miss you. YOU and and your SMILE. You were quite a gal! We will miss you.



Don A. Kaminski

Don Kaminski

March 26, 2003

We all loved you. You were special.

Your smile will be missed.

Don Kaminski

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