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Gina Ernst Obituary

Ernst, Gina The family of Gina Ernst (nee Colleran), of Morton Grove, would like to announce her sudden passing on Tuesday, September 5, 2006. She leaves behind her husband, John; her children, Kate, William and Andrew; her mother, Genevieve Colleran; and numerous brothers and sisters, nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Friend to many at Evanston and Highland Park Hospitals. She will be sadly missed. Visitation Friday, 3 to 9 p.m., at Haben Funeral Home & Crematory, 8057 Niles Center Rd., Skokie. Funeral Saturday, 10:15 a.m., from the funeral home, for Mass 10:30 a.m., at St. Peter Church, Skokie. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Ernst Family Fund, c/o 5441 Oakton St., Morton Grove, IL, 60053. Funeral Info: 847-673-6111.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Sep. 7 to Sep. 8, 2006.

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Peggy Styron

September 18, 2006

Dear Colleran and Ernst Family:

We are so very sorry for your loss. Gina gave us a tour of Chicago 20 years ago. She was so nice to take time from her busy life to spend a day with us--

She will be missed by so many.You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Love from your Florida cousins

Peggy, Glenn, Donna, Anna Styron

and Grace Grimes

Mary Jo Griseuk

September 18, 2006

Dear Colleran Family,

So sorry to learn of Gina's passing. I was speaking with Colleen Mulligan last night who gave me the news. From the Pinner Family we send our sympathy, our thoughts and prayers.



Dear Ernst Family,



We send our deepest sympathy for the loss of Gina. Gina went to grammar school "The might" St. Jeromes with my sister Cathleen Pinner. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.



Mary Jo

Carol FitzHenry

September 14, 2006

Dear Ernst Family,

We met Gina & Katie on the Niles West orchestra trip to Europe three summers ago. We had such a great time together.

Gina will be dearly missed. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Love, Carol & Claudia FitzHenry

Marguerite Gleeson

September 14, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with Gina's family and friends.

John Dooley

September 12, 2006

To the Ernst/Colleran families,



Every once in awhile we are shocked back to the reality that our time here is finite. But, as we learned through all those years at St. Jerome's, there is more to follow. To both the families from our Family, we will have you in our thoughts and prayers. And to Mrs. C and Dan, I'm sure she is looking down on us all and watching over us.

THE WEIMESKIRCH GIRLS AND FAMILIES

September 12, 2006

OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF GINA'S FAMILY DURING THIS SAD TIME.

Laurie Palinsky

September 11, 2006

Dear Colleran and Ernst family, my deepest sympathy for the loss of our sweet Gina,, she was a daughter, sister, mother, neighbor, and friend. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Robin Powell

September 11, 2006

Pat and Colleran Family - my deepest sympathies in the passing of your family member.

Mary Jo Roth- LoBianco

September 10, 2006

The Ernst / Colleran Family,

Gina will be sorely missed. I have had the pleasure of knowing Gina from childhood and also at work. My prayers go out to all family members.

Patrick Perez

September 10, 2006

Dear Will,

I can only imagine what you and your family must be going through and I just wanted to wish you all the very best during this trying time. I'm so sorry about your loss.

Joe Room

September 9, 2006

Will,

My thoughts are with you during this period of greif. I am very sorry by the passing of your mom. I'm here for you man in spirit

Lana Titarenko

September 9, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Maria Walendziak

September 9, 2006

To Ernst and Colleran Family.



My husband and I express our condolences to both families and Mrs. Colleran (Gina's mother) on her passing. My brother, Alex, is married to Kathleen. I met her sister when they married and on other family occasions. May God comfort them during this difficult time.



Maria and John Walendziak and family.

Patty Speyer

September 9, 2006

Dear Colleran & Ernst Families,



I was so saddened to hear of Gina's passing. The Colleran family was an important part of the St Jerome's community and she will be missed. May many good memories comfort you during these difficult days. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Ray Ward

September 9, 2006

Colleran and Ernst Families:

In our thoughts and prayers.

Love forever,

Ward Family

Theresa Quinlan-Broniarczyk

September 8, 2006

Dear Colleran Family: My deepest sympathy to all of you I was very sorry to hear about Gina's passing. Just know that all the Quinlan's are thinking and praying for all of you during this difficult time.

Denis Ganey

September 8, 2006

Dear Ernst and Colleran Families,

Be gentle with yourselves as you move through times of grief.

Know that the Ganey family holds you in our hearts as we move through our days.

Peace

Ellen Daum Grod

September 8, 2006

I was so sorry to hear about Gina. As everyone else has said, she was such a nice person and growing up in Rogers Park and being at St Jeromes we all have such wonderful memories. I don't think I ever saw Gina without a smile. The last few years we always caught up with each other at the St. Pats dance. She will be missed. May the memories you hold in your heart sustain you in the days ahead.

Lisa Goldman Thompson

September 8, 2006

My condolences to your families.

The Malone Family, St. Jerome's Parish

September 8, 2006

To the Colleran & Ernst Families,

May you carry Gina's heart always in your hearts. We are praying for all of you.

peggy Lapke

September 8, 2006

Dear Eileen and Family,We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Gina was so kind, and always had a smile to share. May each memory you have bring you comfort at this time.You are all in our prayers.May god bless each of you. Ted and Peggy Lapke

The Curry Family

September 8, 2006

To the Colleran and Ernst families:

Having been friends and fellow parishioners with the Colleran family for years, we are deeply saddened to hear of your loss.Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Laurie Hall

September 8, 2006

Ernst family - I am so sorry for the loss of Gina. I am sending many prayers of comfort. Please accept my condolences.

Susan Schroeder Mongoven

September 8, 2006

To the Ernst and Colleran Families,



We were so sorry to learn of Gina's passing. We have many fond memories of growing up with Gina and all of the Collerans in St. Jeromes Parish. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.



The Schroeder Family

Phil McGovern

September 8, 2006

To The Colleran and Ernst Family,



My sincere and heartfelt condolences.

John Muthyala

September 8, 2006

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve- Radiology staff @ Highland Park Hospital

Bob Cooper

September 8, 2006

Dear Colleran/Ernst Families:

Deeply sorrow on the loss of Gina. Know that you all will be remembered in our thoughts and prayers. St. Jerome's was a wonderful time in our lives and those memories will always be with us good and hard.

Nancy Lala

September 8, 2006

Our deepest sympathy goes to the Ernst and Colleran families. We will keep you all in our prayers. We know that she is looking down on us from the heavens above. She was a special person, friend and co-worker.

Our Sincere Sympathy,

The Lala/Hester Families - Skokie, IL

Josie Flores

September 8, 2006

My condolence and prayers will be with the Fam: and friends, a co- worker from Evanston Hospital Josie Flores from the file room .

Liz Sarnik

September 8, 2006

I was so saddened to hear the news of Gina's passing. My heartfelt condolences to the Ernst and Colleran families.

Andrea Lock Smeeton

September 8, 2006

Dear John (Hansi), children, Edie, and Colleran Family,

I was shocked to hear of your devastating loss. From our childhood Gina reminds me of smiles and laughter and kindnesses to so many. Seeing you this summer at the "Birchwood Reunion" was a gift. She will always be in my prayers, as will all of you. May God bless you during this time and may you find strength in your family, your friends,and your faith.

Love,

Andrea Lock Smeeton

William Cramarosso

September 7, 2006

To the Ernst Family

I am truly sorry for your loss. I worked with Gina for seven years and she was a wonderful person and a great friend. I'll miss her.

Cynthia Foster

September 7, 2006

Penny and brothers and sisters.

We are distressed to hear of Gina's passing. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you.

Ed and Cynthia Foster

100 South 7th Pl.

Geneva, Il. 60134

Kitty Schwind

September 7, 2006

Colleran Family,

Crusing the streets of Rogers Park after Teen Show practice with Gina at the wheel of the green VW bus, gunning the engine to experience the roller coaster ride at the dip in the road under the viaduct at Greenleaf..at least 6 times a nite!

The memory along with the dip in the road, will never fade.

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Jessica Spachner

September 7, 2006

My deepest sympathy to Gina's children and family. Gina was a wonderful and loving woman. I worked with her for 8 years at Evanston Hospital. She was a mother figure and a true friend. I will miss her dearly.

Sheila Cronin-Silva

September 7, 2006

To the Ernst/Colleran families. I knew Gina while growing up in St.Jerome's parish. We took those first car rides together-she drove the van and we set off on adventures to Old Orchard or just local to Touhy Beach. I can only say that it sounds like she continued to be one of the best friends people can have in life. To all that knew her later in life I know she will be missed as a good friend, mother, wife and family member.

Katie Siegel

September 7, 2006

To the Ernst and Colleran Families. Our love and sympathy are with you at this difficult time. May your fond memories give you comfort.



Yours,



Katie Siegel and Family

Diane Quinlan Fleming

September 7, 2006

Dear Colleran & Ernst families,



So saddened to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.



With sympathy and caring,

DINO AND DOROTHY KARAMITSOS

September 7, 2006

DEAR FRIENDS AND RELATIVES, PLEASE ACCEPT OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES FOR GINA'S PASSING. I WORKED W/ GINA FOR ALMOST 9YRS ACROSS THE HALL IN MRI. MY WIFE DOROTHY KNEW HER FROM E.R.. SHE WAS A TRUE PRO AND GREAT PERSON. WE WILL MISS HER. WE PARTIED RECENTLY FOR HER ENH GOODBYE. WE HAD FUN. IT WAS SOMETHING WE SHOULD HAVE DONE MORE OF. STAY STRONG AND BEST OF EVERYTHING TO YOU ALL.. GOD BLESS

Mary Kay Dowling

September 7, 2006

Our hearts are filled with sorrow.

Our prayers are with you.

May God comfort you and your Family now and always.

Michael Shimenetto

September 7, 2006

I am so very sorry for the loss to the Ernst and Colleran families. My family shares your sorrow on the loss of Gina. We pray that the Lord will bless and comfort you all. We hope that the moments you've shared will last in your hearts for eternity.

Janette Brustad-George

September 7, 2006

To the Ernst/Colleran Family,

We love you all so very much. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Love, your cousin Janette Brustad-George and Family

Connie Greenan

September 7, 2006

Ernst & Colleran Family

We are deeply saddened by this tragic event, you and Gina are and will forever be in our thoughts and prayers. As on earth she was a angel she now is in heaven watching over all of you!

Rita and Kaucher Families

September 7, 2006

To the Colleran and Ernst families: You are in our thoughts and prayers. We share your grief at this sad time.

Leslie Roth

September 7, 2006

My deepest sympathy to Kate and her whole family. I am sorry to hear of your loss. My heart goes out to you at this time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

(Kate's co-worker)

Jim & Bev Brockhagen

September 7, 2006

Our deepest sympathy to the entire family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

The Hartnett Family

September 7, 2006

Dear Colleran/Ernst Families:

We share your sorrow on the loss of Gina. Know that you all will be remembered in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless and comfort you all. May your good memories keep you strong and help to ease your sorrow.

Diana Ideno

September 7, 2006

My Sweet Best Friends,

With God, ALL things are possible.

Gina wants us all to go on and do the best job we can. She taught us how to live.

John, KK. Willem and AJ...We will always be there for you. Praying and loving you through it all.

Love you,

Di (Mike) Stevie and Jess Ideno

Carole Xenakis

September 7, 2006

I'm so sorry for your loss! Gina and I were in X-Ray school together,and worked Bingo together at the church in the 70's. We would keep in touch over the years, when we met at X-Ray seminars. My prayers are with you all.

Kathy Carter and Family

September 7, 2006

My deepest sympathies to the Ernst and Colleran families. You are in our prayers.

Marce Warren Winn

September 7, 2006

My heart felt sympathy goes out to you, John and your entire family.

Susan Burger de Camacho

September 7, 2006

I am so sorry to hear of your great loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.



Susi

Debbie Watson

September 7, 2006

Dear Ernst Family,



No words could ever express what you are all going through right now. I worked with Gina for years at Evanston, and your mother was terrific.. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Remember the memories you had with your mom, they do help....



Debbie Watson

Elward Family

September 7, 2006

Prayers and condolences go out to the Ernst and Colleran families.

Babette Ensing

September 7, 2006

To Ernst and Colleran Family, I only knew Gina through Kathleen but the times that I have shared with her have been brief family visits filled with warmth and kindness just like the Colleran Family is with me. I know that she will be missed by all. My words cannot express my condelescences to Kathleen, Mrs. Colleran, The Ernst Family and Colleran Family. My thoughs and prayers are with you in your time of need.

Sorry for rambling on.



Babette Ensing and Family

Kay Davis

September 7, 2006

Dear Collerans,



I am so sorry for your loss! Gina, her family and you all are in my thoughts and prayers.



Love, Kay Davis

Lynne Scholpp

September 7, 2006

Frau Ernst ~ That was her name while we were in Europe with the NIles West orchestra. I will always remember our 3 day trip to Germany, our bus rides with Joseph and our favorite saying "under" when we were drinking beer in the outside cafe in Austria. Gina was one of the highlights of my trip and I will miss her dearly. My prayers are with her family.

Love, "Frau Schloppy"

Shuntah Butler

September 7, 2006

Gina will really be miss. Shuntah from Evanston Hospital.

The Mulligan Family

September 7, 2006

Our deepest sympathies to all the Collerans on this sad news.

Martha Johnson

September 7, 2006

To family and friends,Gina was a wonderful warm and loving person. Of the years that I've known her I have not seen her upset with anyone.She helped anyone that need help.She will be missed very much.

Revelation.21:3,4

September 7, 2006

To the Ernst/Colleran Family,



We love you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.



Jim Troxell Family

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